Past Pages for November 13 to 15, 2024
Died: In Austin, Nov. 12, 1884, Sadie Carol, infant daughter of J.W. and Sadie Maddrill, aged one year, six months and 18 days.
Human trafficking charges mount for Nevada man following St. George traffic stop
A 34-year-old Nevada man accused of human trafficking for sexual exploitation labor is being held without bail following an arrest last week.
JD Vance roasts Kamala Harris at Reno rally, takes questions from local reporters
Donald Trump's running mate said he's "not mad at anybody who want to come to the United States. I am mad at Kamala Harris for opening the border."
SJSU volleyball match moved out of concern for ‘well-being’ of athletes
The location of a women’s volleyball match between Nevada and San Jose State on Saturday has been moved from Reno, Nevada, to San Jose over a player who identifies as transgender.
Man dies after he wasn’t given his medication in jail, family says
A Nevada mother is looking for answers after she says her son died due to the negligence of jail medical staff.
Jury convicts Klamath Falls man of abducting, sexually assaulting two women, holding one in cinder block cell
A federal jury on Friday found a Klamath Falls man guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women, holding one in a cell he constructed in his garage. Negasi Zuberi, 30, also known as Justin Joshua Hyche,
Reno police investigate shooting at Pickett Park; one injured
Reno Police responded to a reported shooting incident at Pickett Park on this evening around 7 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located one victim with apparent gun
Nevada early voting: Where to vote or drop off your ballot for 2024 election
Saturday is the start of in-person early voting in Nevada. If you've received a mail-in ballot, it’s OK to have mailed it in before then. But Saturday is when vote centers open where you can cast your ballot on a machine in person. You can also hand-deliver your mail-in ballot if you don’t feel comfortable entrusting it to the U.S. Postal Service.
Nevada’s Question 7 could enact ID requirements to vote
A coalition of voting rights advocates in Nevada is voicing its opposition to Question 7 on this year’s ballot, which would require Nevadans to present a government-issued photo ID before voting in person.
Berry relinquishes command of Nevada Guard
Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, who will retire at the end of October, will relinquish command of the Nevada National Guard on Saturday after serving as the state’s adjutant general for five years.
Nevada youth prepare communities for wildfire
Nevada Youth are taking action to prepare their communities for wildfire. This summer, teams of Nevada youth from grades K-12 participated in the first ever Nevada Youth Wildfire Preparedness Challenge organized by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program.
‘Africa in Reno’ series of events held in September on campus
The African Students’ Association discusses the success of this year’s event series, details their goals on campus and how others can join the association
Reno snow, presidential visits and why marinara sauce doesn't have seafood in it
Writing, editing and fact-checking will send any good journalist down a few dozen rabbit holes on a pretty frequent basis.
Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, and actor Josh Gad visit Democratic volunteers in Reno
Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, and actor Josh Gad, known for his role in “The Book of Mormon” on Broadway and as the voice of Olaf in “Frozen," came to Reno on Friday morning to campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket. Gad got a few digs in at former President Donald Trump.
Incline High ranks 14th out of 75+ high schools in Nevada
Incline High ranked No. 14 out of more than 75 schools statewide and No. 2,114 out of almost 18,000 public high schools nationally, according to a recent best high school
Will Fresno State Rebound Against Nevada or Continue Its Slide?
Fresno State's football team faces a pivotal game against Nevada, with offensive struggles and coaching decisions under scrutiny.
Ballot Battleground: Nevada: Amodei-Kidd forum, 2024 election updates, Trump Reno rally
Mail ballots are arriving, early in-person voting starts this weekend and after months of campaigning, billions in spending and one of the craziest years in Ame
Seniors in Service to host Pirates, Pins and Pints fundraiser at Wild Island Coconut Bowl
Michelle Rector, executive director, and Polly Pollock, senior companion coordinator, stopped by Morning Break to invite the community to their annual Pirates, Pins and Pints fundraiser.
NDOT starts work on I-80 in west Reno
The $55 million project to widen, resurface and improve more than a mile of the interstate began in late September and is expected to continue through mid 2026.
District Court Judge Sigurdson sued again for denying media camera access to court
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Who raised the most campaign money? We look at candidates in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County.
• Selena La Rue Hatch, Democrat — incumbent: $188,000 raised; $153,000 cash on hand. Top donors: Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada, Citizens for Justice Trust, Nevada Conservation League, Nevada Strong PAC, United Auto Workers
Reno Century Riverside 12 theater back on market after sale doesn't close
The downtown Reno movie theater was in the process of being acquired by local developer Gung Ho before it was listed once again.
Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry relinquishes command of Nevada Guard
Faualo Harry Schuster, Samoa’s minister of police, prisons and corrections services, left, and Nevada Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry sign the Declaration of Partne
UNR Volleyball Team Boycotts Match Over Transgender Opponent Amidst Growing National Debate
UNR volleyball team objects to playing against a team with a trans athlete but their school insists the game will proceed.
SJSU volleyball player cheers Nevada athletes for voting to forfeit match against her team
Brooke Slusser alleged in a lawsuit recently feeling concerned for her safety after realizing one of her San José State University teammates was transgender.
Free Cybersecurity Conference will focus on small and mid-sized businesses
All types of businesses and organizations are affected, but small and mid-sized businesses may be particularly vulnerable. “Cyberattacks are very costly for small- and medium-scale businesses, as they operate within tight budget constraints and limited available resources,
Diamonds, Spades, And World-Class Glades: Behind the Scenes of Our 2025 Reno-Tahoe Snowboard Test
Between Diamond Peak’s groomers and glades and Reno’s vibrant downtown, we hit the jackpot during our 2025 Nevada snowboard test.
Billion Dollar Lithium-Sulfur Battery Gigafactory Coming To Nevada
Lyten, a supermaterials applications company, is building the world's first gigafactory of its kind near Reno, NV.
Nevada is getting the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory
Supermaterials trailblazer Lyten will invest over $1 billion to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Reno, Nevada. The new factory will be capable of producing up to 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of batteries annually once it’s fully ...
WNC’s 25th Golf for Education tournament crowns winner
The winning team in WNC Foundation’s 25th Golf for Education tournament — Jeff Love and Friends – is pictured with WNC President J. Kyle Dalpe, student government President Catalina Wilson and the college’s mascot, Willy. It was the silver jubilee rendering of Western Nevada College Foundation’s Golf for Education tournament on Sept. 27.
College makes shock move after women's volleyball team REFUSED to play against rival with transgender star
Blaire Fleming, a redshirt senior, has been cited as the reason four schools have forfeited matches against San Jose State so far this season because of safety concerns.
University faculty member presents at the American Historical Association Congressional Briefing Series in Washington, D.C.
Renata Keller, an associate professor of history in the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Liberal Arts, recently joined a small group of faculty from around the nation to educate Congressional staff, policymakers and journalists about the history of U.S. military alliances.
Nevada Treasury Announces Recipients of the 2024 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship
The Nevada Treasury is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship. The Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 each to two students in Northern
UNR: Volleyball team will not forfeit SJSU game over trans player, despite players’ statement
The University of Nevada, Reno on Monday released a statement saying its women’s volleyball team will not officially forfeit its upcoming game against San Jose State University, despite a statement released by players saying they would.
Legislative majorities giving one party all the power are in play in several states, including Nevada
Nationwide, more than 5,800 state legislative seats in 44 states are up election this year in the background of higher profile contests for president, Congress and governor. G
'Kamala, You're Fired': Trump Hits Out at Harris During Reno Rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hit out at his opponent, Kamala Harris, during his rally in Reno, Nevada, on Friday, October 11, “firing” her in the style of his reality TV show, The Apprentice.