Local News in Reno

UNR Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month

On Thursday evening, Sept. 17, live music, free food, cultural performances and tabling from campus and local organizations surrounded the Joe Crowley Student Union Plaza at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The Office of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations hosted “Tu…

Sports Desk S2E5: Nevada Hockey

September 22, 2026 In this episode, Sports Editor Madeleine Gomes, Opinion Editor Riley Lantow, and Nevada Hockey Team Assistant Captain Christopher Lai sat down to talk about recruiting, competition, and their success this past season.

Women’s Club Hockey: A New Addition to a Growing Sport in Northern Nevada

Two years after the Nevada men’s hockey program started and became the first college hockey team in Northern Nevada, the women are getting in on the action, too. Kaila Thompson, a freshman studying neuroscience at the University of Nevada, Reno, held the first meeting as…

How can small businesses benefit from AI?

The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides a variety of services, training and guidance for starting and growing businesses. SBDC can help business owners with applying for loans, filling out permit applications and planning for disasters. SBDC also hosts…

How I’d Change the Unsatisfactory Ending of “The Backrooms”

“The Backrooms” would have greatly benefited from the implementation of a purely emotional sub-story.

“Star Wars” Movies: Ranked — The Trilogies

A complete ranking of the trilogy series.

Post-Game Clarity: Nevada Continues its Losing Streak at Middle Tennessee

Nevada found its second loss on Saturday, Sept. 19 as they fell to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The game consisted of back-and-forth scoring, before Nevada fumbled the ball — literally — and could not respond to the Blue Raiders’ touchdown. The game ended 20-27. The Wolf…

The Plumas Sun Published September 21

Marriage licenses: Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2026

The following marriage licenses were issued by the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder’s Office Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2026: Sept. 4: Lesley Paola Juarez-Rolon and Carlos Alfonso Vega Jr. of Reno, NV. Sept. 8: Hayley Christine Henson and Jesse Russel Froemmling of Meadow Valley, CA. Sept.…

Longtime ASUN Senator Resigns

The weekly Senate of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 came to an end with a tearful resignation from Anna Barrus, senator for the School of Public Health. Barrus had previously served as a senator during the 93rd session of…

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Nevada’s Punter from Down-Under

This year, the Nevada football team has welcomed a number of freshmen, all looking to start off their collegiate football career with newfound confidence. The 24-year-old Australian native, Ewan Baulch, is just one of the new members of the incoming class, named as the punter for…

Nevada Softball Reveals Nine-Game Schedule for 2026 Fall Showcase

Nevada Softball announced its schedule for the Fall of 2026 on Friday, Sept. 18. The team will play nine exhibition games in the month of October, with seven being home at Christina M. Hixson Softball Park. The team will also travel to Sierra College to face Sierra and Santa…