Reno, NV News Roundup (7/9/25)

Fever Dreams rock Carson City: Reno’s Greg Gilmore & the Fever Dreams, formerly Silver, headline the Brewery Arts Center’s Levitt AMP Concert Series this Saturday with their evolved, high-energy and introspective rock sound — find out how to catch the show.

Vote for your top food truck: After more than 10,000 opening-round votes, 32 local vendors are still vying for the summer crown—voting is open through 11:59 p.m. PT on July 13, with rallies at Cyan Park, McKinley Arts and Culture Center, North Valleys Regional Park, and Idlewild Park this week — find out how to cast your vote.

Slim Chickens’ westernmost location: Roy Foster’s second Reno restaurant opens July 21 at 1085 Steamboat Parkway, serving hand-breaded Southern-style chicken and community-focused hospitality — find out more.

10 Torr expands nationwide: Their vacuum-distilled spirits, canned cocktails and coffee liqueur hit all 48 states this past June, backed by a revamped website and app — find out how to order.

Reno’s Biggest Little Wing Fest: The 11th annual event takes over Virginia Street July 25–26 with 20,000+ pounds of wings, free live music, a craft fair, camel rides and more — find out what unique flavors await.

Protect Prime Day packages: Law enforcement offers tips to secure your deliveries from porch pirates this shopping event — find out how.

Two Sparks Fire recruits retained: After initial cuts threatened five new hires amid an $18 million deficit, retirements and clearer fiscal forecasts freed funding to keep two firefighters on board — find out what made the difference.

Future leaders explore UNR: The third annual Path to Independence summer camp at UNR June 23–27 gave high school students and recent graduates with disabilities a taste of college life through campus tours, vocational workshops and hands-on skill-building activities — see if P2I is right for you.

Science on tap at Tahoe: Starting tomorrow, July 10, UNR and Tahoe Institute faculty kick off four free talks at Incline Village’s Alibi Public House on Lake Tahoe’s ecology—from plastic pollution to wildfire smoke — find out.

Honor Walk marks teen’s legacy: Fallon native and all-star baseball player Darius Fruzza, stricken by a severe influenza reaction, was given a touching tribute at Renown on Tuesday after his family chose organ donation — find out how to support his family.

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