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Washoe County libraries cancel drag story hour due to 'aggressive protesters'
The Washoe County Library System on Thursday canceled its drag queen story hour program due to workplace safety concerns after a librarian was reportedly injured at an event. The library system partnered with Our Center, an organization that provides support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, to put on a summer program of...
Teen girl found strangled and set on fire in Irvine 15 years ago identified
A teenage girl who was strangled then dumped in Irvine and set on fire nearly 15 years ago has been identified, police announced.The victim was identified as 14-year-old Marcia Shirree Thomas, who was reported missing out of Reno, Nevada, police said."The Irvine Police Department has been committed to this case since 2009,'' Irvine Police Chief Michael Kent said in a statement. "Marcia's family remains in our thoughts during this difficult time. We appreciate the agencies that have assisted in providing crucial information to support the case and the family.''The video featured in the media player above is the ABC7 Los...
Fire breaks out at West View Townhomes in Reno; 12 people displaced
According to the Reno Fire Department, the fire has been put out but crews are currently checking for any remaining fire in the walls and attic of the building. About 54 firefighters and 16 engines responded to the call, which initially came in around 2:30 p.m. Eight units were affected,...
Northwest Reno fire displaces 12, kills two dogs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -8 P.M. UPDATE: Power was cut to three buildings Friday afternoon as crews battled fire at one of the buildings. NV Energy is restoring power to two of those buildings. The burned building is a total loss, leaving 12 displaced. The Reno Fire Department demolished the second...
Fire breaks out at West View Townhomes in Reno; 12 people displaced
According to the Reno Fire Department, the fire has been put out but crews are currently checking for any remaining fire in the walls and attic of the building. About 54 firefighters and 16 engines responded to the call, which initially came in around 2:30 p.m. Eight units were affected,...
I-15 shut down until further notice for truck fire sparked by load of lithium batteries
Interstate 15 is shut down in both directions near the Nevada/California state line as crews battle a truck fire sparked by a load of lithium-ion batteries. The fire occurred on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113 between Barstow and Baker, California on July 26th. According to 3 News, a semi...
Meet the man behind the decades-long UNR-Olympics connection
As the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off Friday in Paris, local athletes Luke Hobson, Gabby Williams and Stephanie Rovetti will compete and attempt to win a gold medal. But, these athletes aren’t the only local representatives in France. Also across the Atlantic are 16 journalism students from the University of Nevada, Reno, there to capture these historic moments.
Wolf Pack basketball's 2003-04 Sweet 16 team reunites at Governor's Dinner
Nevada had good basketball teams before 2003-04, but that year the Wolf Pack team catapulted the program with its exhilarating run to the NCAA Sweet 16, and set the standard for the teams that followed. The 2003-04 team was the guest of honor at the 55th annual Governor's Dinner on Wednesday, on the...
Reno considers bill requiring special elections instead of appointments to fill vacancies
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Should the city of Reno be required to hold a special election to fill a vacant seat or continue to appoint new members when people resign?. The debate — which bubbled up in 2022 after back-to-back resignations — could shift to the Nevada legislature next year.
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Seven questions for the Nevada football team to answer as fall camp begins. It feels good to be talking about real sports stuff! Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net takes a look at what Nevada needs to accomplish in fall camp. Despite notable absence, Hawaii football opens 2024 fall camp...
Oregon State Football 2024 Opponent Preview: Nevada Wolf Pack
Breaking down Oregon State's 2024 opponents, continuing with Nevada. With Fall Camp about to kickoff, it's time to get started looking ahead to Oregon State's opponents for the 2024 season. Throughout the next few weeks at BeaverBlitz, we are previewing every one of Oregon State's 2024 matchups, featuring some analysis from the experts at our 247Sports sister sites. Today, we continue the series by taking a look at the Nevada Wolf Pack, who the Beavers will face on October 12th in Reno.
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