Reno, NV News Roundup (8/20/25)

NY startup plants roots in Reno: Connected Future Labs has relocated its headquarters to the University of Nevada, Reno’s Innevation Center, tapping into university collaborations, a state-of-the-art makerspace and a thriving startup community to accelerate its EmotiBit wearable sensor line and deep-tech R&D — find out how.

Burner Express curbside returns: This year’s Burner Express bus will pick up passengers curbside outside baggage claim and drop off at the south end of Loop Road near the Southwest Airlines check-in amid heavier traffic and MoreRNO construction — find out what to expect.

Record scholarships lift five students: This year the University Balloon Race Scholarship Committee awarded a record five scholarships to UNR undergraduates and graduate students—from political science majors to infectious disease researchers — find out who soared.

Renown’s first living donor transplant: A mother’s kidney gift to her daughter Lanie on Aug. 11 marked Renown Health’s inaugural living donor surgery at its new Transplant Institute — find out why this breakthrough matters for Nevada families.

Reno’s Open Checkbook Goes Live: The city’s new platform lets you explore 10 years of payroll data, compare budgeted versus actual spending, and track projected versus actual revenues with monthly updates for full transparency — check out how it works.

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