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Reno/Sparks athletes complete their best Olympics in history at Paris Games
Every other week, Nevada Sports Net will spotlight a local athlete as part of our "Legendary Athletes" series, which is presented in partnership with Legends Bay Casino. Today's featured athletes are the four products of Northern Nevada high schools who combined to win five Summer Olympics medals in the Paris Games.
Ribbon cutting ceremony being held for new Public Safety Center
We'll soon be getting our first look at the new Reno Police Department headquarters. The City of Reno is holding a media event and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Public Safety Center on Kuenzli Street on Thursday, August 15th. This marks the conclusion of five years of construction to...
After twice building Wazzu into a power, Shannon Wyckoff-McNeal aims for same at Nevada
While a player at Washington State, Shannon Wyckoff was a member of the Cougars' "Baby Bombers," a six-freshman corps of up-and-comers who helped propel their program into a national contender. That group of standouts, which included future Wazzu Hall of Famer Stephanie Papke and star Keren Oigman, put themselves in...
UNR Med celebrates the arrival of the M.D. Class of 2028
The White Coat Ceremony for incoming medical students is a profound and symbolic event, marking the official start of their journey into the medical profession. Since 1996, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has welcomed a new class of first-year medical students with the White Coat Ceremony. This year, on August 10, 2024, UNR Med welcomed 71 students to the M.D. Class of 2028 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno.
🎈 Great Reno Balloon Race September 6- 8 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Reno, Nev. – The Great Reno Balloon Race (renoballoon.com), the world’s largest, free hot air balloon event, is announcing today in celebration of National Hot Air Balloon Day it has selected a theme for the 2024 event, taking place September 6, 7 and 8: Women in Aviation. The...
Evening forecast for August 14th and Zephyr winds update
Sunny skies, and warm and breezy conditions through the end of the work week. Fire Weather Saturday and Sunday: Increased breezes this weekend will lead to widespread areas of critical wind and low humidity on Saturday.
Two Reno Little Leaguers will compete in national home run derby in Williamsport
Two Reno Little Leaguers will compete in the home run derby's national championship next week in Williamsport, Penn., as part of the annualLittle League World Series festivities. Washoe Little League's Reese Matter and Matthews Rivas are two of the 16 players who qualified for the sixth annualT-Mobile Little League Home...
The Aug. 14, 2024, R-C Morning Report
Carson City Health and Human Services Dustin Booth reported that the human case of West Nile Virus came up negative, Mosquito Abatement District Director Krista Jenkins said last night. By that time, The R-C was in a truck headed back from Oregon, so while that front page headline is correct that a Minden woman is recovering, it’s not from West Nile, according to the testing.
Hundreds able to return home after fleeing wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Hundreds of people were allowed to return home Tuesday after being forced to flee a wildfire west of Reno that also shut down Interstate 80 along the California-Nevada line. About 170 firefighters continued to work to secure the perimeter and snuff out hot spots near...
City of Reno hosting senior resource fair
The City of Reno is hosting a resource fair in honor of National Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, August 21st. The fair will take place at the Neil Road Recreation Center at 3925 Neil Road in Reno. “We invite all northern Nevada seniors to participate, engage, and take advantage of...
Action in Tahoe: Sheng Wang, The Who tribute, The Eagles tribute and more
All aboard the luxurious Tahoe Serenity for an elegant night where two incredible historical icons recount the Tahoe glory days of their youth. The Tahoe Serenity leaves from the Round Hill Pines Beach Resort in Zephyr Cove, NV. It leaves at 5 pm and returns by 7:30 pm. We highly recommend arriving by 4:40 pm to avoid missing the boat!
Slots-only venue plans to open in early August
A new casino operated by a Nevada franchise plans to open at Stateline early this month. The Tahoe Nugget Casino venue is a slots-only establishment and one of more than 13 locations run by the Nugget franchise. General manager and owner Scott Tate describes the new location as “having a strong Tahoe feel,” with exposed wood and river rock characterizing the interior. “While we have many locations,” says Tate, “we always like to make them unique and specific to the community and the area.”
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