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Tiger football opens postseason today

The opening round of the Class 5A North Div. II regional football postseason kicks off 6 p.m. today Tickets must be purchased online ahead of time.

Reimagining Reno: Why I’m Running for Congress

To revitalize Reno, I propose creating a Nevada-based payments banking industry, a Nevada Permanent Fund from lithium profits, and incentives to develop empty lots. Let’s innovate. Let’s reimagine Reno.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump compete for Latino support in Nevada

Hispanics represent about 30% of Nevada's population and Hispanic voters have traditionally been an area of strength for Democrats. Former President Trump, however, has been gaining ground in the nationally and religiously diverse US Latino population.

CSU football eyes final strike against Nevada for bowl eligibility

The season began the usual way for Colorado State football. Now CSU heads into week 10 with a new energy: a perfect record in Mountain West play. The Rams’ 3-0 conference start is one of the strongest in recent memory,

U.S. Department of Interior allocates $375 million for recreation projects in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (KOLO)— The U.S. Department of the Interior has allocated $375 million for recreation projects in Nevada. The money comes a land sale in southern Nevada and will help improve recreation in rural and underserved areas.

Student veterans committed to building community, helping others find resources

Student veterans David Alizadeh and Josh Abbott on building relationships, planning events and making sure everyone is aware of available resources

‘Crawl into a hole and die’: Nevada county election official recounts hatred

Cari-Ann Burgess said Washoe County forced her out after she refused to go along with personnel changes. The county says she requested medical leave.

The Swing State Where California Is the Issue

An army of California expats with an ax to grind against their former home state could be the deciding factor in a closely contested battleground.

Ballot Battleground: Nevada: Top pollster on tied Trump-Harris race, GOP turnout lead

One week remains until Election Day 2024 and the final NYT/Siena College national poll shows Trump and Harris deadlocked at 48-48.Siena College Research Instit

Explaining Nevada Ballot Question 7: Voter ID

Though almost 300,000 Nevadans have already voted, one of the questions for the remaining 2 million eligible voters is whether photo IDs should be required to vote. It’s Question 7 on the ballot. It’s been pushed for years by the Republican Party, many ...

Dispute around San Jose State women’s volleyball team hits on broader question: How to define ‘fair’

San Jose State volleyball has seen five teams forfeit after lawsuit says Spartans have transgender player on team.

Ballots arriving after Election Day without postmark will count, Nevada high court rules

CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Mail ballots that are delivered after Election Day but happen to not have a postmark will still count in the 2024 election after a ruling Monday from the Nevada Supreme Court. In a ruling released Monday morning ...

University of Nevada Volleyball Players Speak Out at Rally Amid Transgender Controversy

Nine University of Nevada volleyball players participated in a “Women’s Sports are for Women Only” rally Saturday headlined by the state's lieutenant governor and Stavros Anthony and former University of Kentucky swimmer and activist Riley Gaines.

In Nevada, immigration is a nuanced issue. But the politics of it is painted in black and white

Immigrants, as well as those who work closely with them, say both sides’ efforts to crack down on the border have clouded the larger immigration issue in ways often too nuanced to break down cleanly a

Dragon Lights Reno to Host Trick-or-Treat Event for Families

Dragon Lights Reno is excited to announce a special Trick-or-Treat event for families, taking place October 25-27. This family-friendly event will provide a unique opportunity for everyone to

Police investigate shooting in downtown Reno

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Police are investigating a shooting in west downtown Reno. The incident happened Sunday in the alley behind the El Cortez on West 2nd St. We are awaiting word from RPD on further details.

Hundreds gather Saturday in downtown Reno for annual Women's March

the It was important for Deonn John to go to the women's march in downtown Reno on Saturday with her daughter. She wanted Karianna, 10, to see her and other people stand up for indigenous women, women of color and all daughters and mothers. "It's about protecting women," said John, who is a member of the Reno Sparks Indian Colony.

From showgirl feathers to shimmering chandeliers, casino kitsch finds new life

As the neon lights dimmed and the final chips were cashed in, a different kind of spectacle unfolded behind the casino doors. Millions of items big and small were meticulously sorted and sold, donated and discarded.

Carson City Juvenile Services addresses concerns about anxiety in students

Carson City Juvenile Services hosted a parent engagement night Tuesday at the Carson City Community Center to discuss the cause of anxiety in youth and appropriate responses.

PLC welcomes study that says cattle do not spread cheatgrass

The Public Lands Council hailed a recent University of Nevada, Reno study that shows that the digestive process of cattle renders cheatgrass seeds effectively inert, virtually eliminating any ability for those seeds to germinate into new

Sparks Blvd. and Prater Way shut down after crash

The intersection of Sparks Blvd. and Prater Way is closed in all directions because of a crash on Saturday afternoon, police say.Sparks Police Department office

Early In-Person Voting Begins in Nevada, as Obama Fires up Democrats

“You have to drive all your friends out,” Michael McDonald, the chair of the Nevada Republican Party, said at a rally to promote early voting, where about 50 people joined the state’s Republican nominee for Senate, Sam Brown, and other politicians. “Act like they owe you money. Get them out to vote.”

Klamath Falls kidnapper who kept woman from Seattle in cell found guilty

Negasi Zuberi, 30, also known as Justin Joshua Hyche, was found guilty by a federal jury in Klamath Falls Oregon of kidnapping, transporting a v

The Yeates Family: from 1874 to 2024

Jessie Yeates was among the University’s first students in 1874. Now, 150 years later, her great-great-great-grandson, Carson Petersen (Class of 2026), continues the family legacy at the University of Nevada,

Lyten to build Gigafactory in Nevada

Californian lithium-sulphur battery developer Lyten wants to build the world's first lithium-sulfur battery factory in the US state of Nevada. Once fully operational, the factory will be able to produce 10 GWh of lithium-sulfur batteries per year.

Nevada GOP files FEC complaint against California group over alleged election interference

The Nevada GOP has filed an FEC complaint against a California group over allegations of election interference.

Nonpartisan Greg Kidd is well-funded but faces long odds to beat US Rep. Mark Amodei

Greg Kidd, a Tahoe tech investor, is self-funding his U.S. House campaign. He supports abortion rights and wants to make Nevada a finance leader.

Lit fans take over Reno with Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

Literary enthusiasts flocked to south of downtown Reno last weekend to celebrate the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, an event now in its 10th year. Poets, writers, readers, artists, and lit nerds participated in book talks,

Lyten Announces Plans to Build World’s First Lithium-Sulfur Battery Gigafactory

Supermaterial applications company Lyten announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to build the world’s first Lithium-Sulfur battery gigafactory. The facility will be located near Reno, Nevada and will have the capability to produce up to 10 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually at full scale.

NV Energy clearing hazardous materials in Tahoe Basin, disruptions expected

Starting next week, NV Energy will be replacing power poles and clearing large logs and brush that pose fire hazards to company infrastructure in the Tahoe Basi

Natural Grocers Set to Open Relocated Store in Reno

The new store in Reno comes on the heels of the opening of another relocated store in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and the closing of an under-performing Natural Grocers location in downtown Denver. Among other factors, the retailer cited ongoing theft challenges and safety issues in that urban site.

Zombie Crawl, Wicked Wine Walk, big temperature swing this week in Reno-Sparks

Dress for everything this week. Forecasters predict 80-degree highs on Tuesday, 60-degree highs by Friday — and possible 30-degree overnight lows.

Pac Who? Lewis, Red and aggressive defense run the Beavers out of town in upset win at Mackay Stadium (photos)

Pac Who? Lewis, Red and aggressive defense run the Beavers out of town in upset win at Mackay Stadium. The Nevada Wolf Pack came back from a 10-point second-half deficit and final

UW faces perilous bowl climb as former Pac-12 schools struggle | Analysis

We're halfway through the first football season of this new era, and the former Pac-12 schools are struggling. Here are Jon Wilner's Saturday night takeaways.

Madein Means Local: New Mayberry Landing restaurant serves a fresh menu supported by small businesses

Image courtesy of Madein and used with permission. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Madein Food & Drink Collective is a collaborative effort, blending talents from across Reno’s small business landscape.

‘I’ll Never Quit!’ Donald Trump Declares War on ‘Corrupt Establishment’ at Reno Rally—‘Not Even in the Face of Death!’

At a fiery rally in Reno, Nevada, former President Donald Trump doubled down on his defiant stance against what he calls the corrupt political establishment. Speaking to an energized crowd at the latest stop on his

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