News across Washoe County
UNR Clubs Bring Music and Movement to the Asian Autumn Moon Festival
On Sept. 19, the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) held its annual Asian Autumn Moon Festival at the J Resort Glow Plaza. The festival honored cultures from all over Asia, through food vendors selling traditional, modern and fusion cuisine. It featured musical, dance and…
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Published 4 hours agoCarolyn “Shorty” Ramirez – Beloved Wife and Mother
Carolyn passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. Carolyn lived in South Lake Tahoe, California, with her husband of 63 years, George Ramirez, a 20-year veteran […]
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Published 11 hours agoNew fire breaks out north of Lake Tahoe near Verdi
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. – For the sixth time in two months, a fire has broken out in the hills above Reno, Nev. On Friday, October 2, at 10:45 a.m., crews […]
BREAKING: Bull Fire Rapidly Spreading Near Verdi
On Oct. 2, the Bull Fire started near the Sierra and Washoe County line. The fire has grown to an estimated 1,100 acres within an hour and is moving west and northeast according to Watch Duty. This fire is growing west of Somersett within the Verdi area. As of 4:24 p.m., the fire…
It’s October: Stop Wearing Flip Flops
It is truly an epidemic, all these people walking around campus in their flip flops. I get it when it’s warm and sunny and you’re walking to the beach, but it’s not anymore. It’s October now and you are walking to Tulloch. I won’t mention that I know your feet are cold. I just…
Data centers, Flock cameras and Reno's budget take center stage in tense mayoral forum
City Councilwoman Kathleen Taylor and former Nevada treasurer and Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall each said they would bring a new vision to leading the city, while knocking the other as maintaining the status quo.
Steve Alford’s Basketball Life
Alford's career has given him a life story that reads like a fairytale.
Fitness Department Discusses Funding, ACLU Seeks Volunteers at ASUN Senate Meeting
The Senate of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) heard presentations from the department of Fitness and Recreational Sports (FRS) and from the People Power club, a student organization created by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at their meeting…
The Pressures Behind the Performance
Athletes are expected to be the poster child of physical strength, appearance and performance. Collegiate athletes balance much more than that. With increased awareness of mental health, athletic departments are starting to emphasize resources for students. College athletics can…
Silent Roar: My Deaf Experience
For many years, deaf Nevadans have experienced a lack of access, as well as a lack of transparency about decisions being made for them without their voices being heard.
Post-Game Clarity: Nevada Loses Heartbreaker to Air Force
To put it simply: it seemed as if Nevada wasn’t prepared for the ground attack that the Air Force brought out. Air Force rushed for 363 rushing yards. The Falcons’ junior quarterback, Liam Szarka, had 33 carries alone, while Nevada, as a team, rushed the ball 35 times. Many…