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Casino Marketing & Technology Conference: Janet Hawk on host, monotasking, break points
The final day of the annual Casino Marketing & Technology conference has always been earmarked for host and player-development issues. This year’s event in Reno was no different. Story continues below. Janet Hawk, who has been a casino host from the Gulf Coast to the Las Vegas Strip, kicked...
Galena High alum Ian Gilligan fires off four birdies to make cut at Barracuda Championship
Round two of the 26th annual Barracuda Championship set the field for the tournament's final two days, with 65 professionals and one amateur making the +13 cut from a field of 155 professionals and one amateur in the Modified Stableford scoring format. At the top of the leaderboard is rookie...
Next edition of Reno Memo to be carved on a cave wall somewhere
Pay for your news like a grown adult -- it's only 25 cents for two months! The entire planet is reeling from a global tech outage described as the largest in history. Reno has suffered ... um ... three flight cancellations and 30 flight delays. So it's not really hitting us terribly hard, but airport officials are expecting a ripple effect, especially considering it's happening on a Friday in the middle of vacation season. Beyond that, banks, hospitals...
High Fives Foundation, Pedal for Positivity hosts bike-a-thon for mental health at Sky Tavern
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - High Fives Foundation and Pedal for Positivity are promoting mental health awareness and supporting local community resources with a special bike-a-thon at Sky Tavern Bike Park. Harrison Biehl, founder of Pedal for Positivity, and Rick Reed, head of bike park development for Sky Tavern, stopped by...
Northern Nevada Bocce Ball Regional to be Hosted by Nevada Special Olympics
The 2024 Northern Nevada Bocce Ball Regional will be held at Bundox Bocce on Saturday, July 27. The community is invited to attend the free event being hosted by Special Olympics Nevada. Athletes from six northern Nevada counties will compete in the contest. The Regional is being held inside the...
Ranking the Mountain West football schedules from hardest to easiest in 2024
I visited Jeff Choate's office this week for a sit-down interview with the Nevada football team's first-year head coach. He's lived an interesting life I'll document with a long-form feature story before his Wolf Pack debut Aug. 24 against SMU. But one thing I noted during our conversation was Choate mentioning Nevada having the Mountain West's hardest 2024 schedule. He cited the rankings of college football guru Phil Steele.
Stargazer Blossoms and Gifts Opens
The Fallon Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new business to Fallon with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Jennifer and Cassidy Moore, mother and daughter, co-owners of Stargazer Blossoms and Gifts, specialize in floral arrangements using live, synthetic, and dried floral arrangements as well as a gift shop. Jennifer and Cassidy make...
No campaigning in Nevada Day Parade again, supervisor criticizes rule as offensive
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — No political campaigning will be allowed in the Nevada Day Parade again in 2024 under a policy criticized by a Carson City supervisor earlier this year as 'substantially offensive.'. The rule, instituted ahead of the 2023 parade, is aimed at...
Southern Nevada residents warned of increased noise from Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Southern Nevada residents near Nellis Air Force Base are being warned of some possible noise increase in the area next week. Red Flag training is expected to return to the Air Force Base starting Monday, July 22 through Friday, August 2. Officials say that around...
Boulder City's Famed Boulder Dam Brewing Company to Close After 17 Years Despite Record Year
The last call is approaching for Boulder City's sole purveyor of craft beers, the Boulder Dam Brewing Company, which is set to shut down after a 17-year run. The brewpub, a local staple since its inception, has been operating amidst its most lucrative year to date. FOX5 Vegas reports that owner Todd Cook received a 90-day notice to vacate the property as the current landlords are looking to sell at a price "more than they can afford."
12U Baseball Team Heads to Hawaii
The baseball team that won their championship games paved the way for them to be eligible for the Pacific Southwest Cal Ripkin Allstar Tournament in Oahu, Hawaii. The parents, coaches, players, and everyone who worked as a team made this a possibility for these young men. Great job, Allstar Champions 12U!
Mac Meissner tops leaderboard on moving day at the Barracuda Championship
Round three of the 26th annual Barracuda Championship is now complete after a weather delay this afternoon stopped play for about an hour. Rookie Mac Meissner's four birdies and one eagle helped him maintain his lead with +39 points, just edging out Vince Whaley (+38) and Rico Hoey (+36). Meissner is seeking his first PGA TOUR title in his 19th TOUR start.
Resident saved, two cats perish in North Mesa Street fire
Firefighters rescued a disable man during a Thursday afternoon fire at his North Mesa residence. Unfortunately, two cats were lost due to smoke inhalation. According to a statement from the Susanville Fire Department, about 12:54 p.m. Thursday, July 18, the Susanville Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched the SFD and CalFire to a reported fence and backyard fire in the 100 block of North Mesa Street.
Multiple hole-in-ones at Tahoe Donner Golf Course
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On July 12, San Fransisco resident Toby Chan scored his second ever hole-in-one. Chan hit the 145 yard hole-in-one on Hole 12 with his 8 Iron. He lost sight of the ball and when he went to the green, he couldn’t see it anywhere. It wasn’t until he went to remove the flagstick that he realized he had scored the hole-in-one.
George Strait Serenading His Wife While On The Verge Of Tears Is Guaranteed To Make You Believe In True Love
One man has set the bar for […] The post George Strait Serenading His Wife While On The Verge Of Tears Is Guaranteed To Make You Believe In True Love appeared first on InspireMore.
40 Named Market Snapshot Finalists for Upcoming Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, and online voting for the People’s Choice is open July 22-27. Market Snapshot is a collection of innovative products from its furniture, home décor and gift permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. To vote online, visit the Las Vegas Market website. Winners will be announced on the opening day of the market, July 28.
Free Pre-School Registration Starts Soon So Get Your Kids Ready Now
Did you know the City of Las Vegas offers free pre-school? I had no idea until now. The program is called the Strong Start Go Mobile Pre-K Academy. If you have kids between the ages of 3-5, this could be a great beginning to their academic career. Here’s What You...
Biden administration announces funds to help local communities with affordable housing
Affordable housing is a growing concern. The Biden administration announced efforts to help, like caps on rent increases. Rents have increased over 31% in the past five years, according to the government watchdog group Accountable US. This week, the Biden administration announced more than $300 million in funds are being distributed to states and local communities aimed to help make housing more affordable.
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