Local News in Washoe County

“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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

5th annual Spooky Harbor at Sand Harbor State Park

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Nevada State Parks is celebrating the fifth annual Spooky Harbor at Sand Harbor State Park with seven nights of Halloween movies, family activities and seasonal celebrations […]

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Reward growing for information leading to arrest of person(s) responsible for Lake Tahoe tree poisonings

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively investigate the intentional poisoning of trees at Burnt Cedar Beach and is releasing new information regarding a significant […]

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…

Where do candidates for Reno mayor, city council stand on the issues?

For the first time in a dozen years, there's an open race for Reno mayor. There are also two council member seats on the ballot: one open and one where a 25-year-old political newcomer is challenging a one-term incumbent.