Reno bridge work starts: Construction on University Way and the Evans Avenue Bridge begins, bringing new detours and lane adjustments to improve traffic flow in northwest Reno — find out what to expect.
Slim Chickens heads west: Roy Perez is opening the brand’s western-most Slim Chickens at 1085 Steamboat Parkway in south Reno on July 21 — find out.
Reno secures beacon upgrades: The City of Reno secured $1.7 million to install new flashing school-zone beacons at the crossings most in need to boost student safety — find out how neighborhoods will benefit.
Reno parks foundation shutdown: City officials say park maintenance, dog waste stations and youth programs could be delayed after the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation shut down amid allegations of financial mismanagement — find out what services are at risk.
Resource Center relocates for expansion: The Domestic Violence Resource Center has moved to 1301 Cordone Ave while its 1735 Vassar St. site is demolished for a new 40,000-sq-ft, 100-bed shelter with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and wraparound services opening in 2027 — find out what’s next.
Heat advisory blankets region: A heat advisory remains in effect until 11 AM PDT Wednesday, with highs of 98–106 °F in Reno, Pyramid Lake and western Nevada raising the risk of heat-related illness — find out how to stay safe.
New KUNR studio at Tahoe: KUNR’s satellite studio on UNR’s Lake Tahoe campus has opened with a bilingual reporter and student internship program to fill the region’s news desert — find out what this means.
House Party hits Reno this summer: Locomotion Plaza transforms into a vibrant hub of live music, art showcases, and local food vendors all season long — find out more.
High-yield teff breakthroughs: University of Nevada, Reno scientists have identified teff varieties that deliver up to 60% more grain per acre, offering a climate-smart, water-efficient solution for farmers — find out how.
Celebrating Native culture: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and Artown collaborate on a Wednesday celebration of Indigenous art, music, and dance — find out what’s in store.
Other Reno headlines this week
- Living Stones Church eyes historic Reno theater
- Fever Dreams rocked Levitt AMP Saturday
- Sparks power outage cleared by NV Energy
- Nevada will receive nearly $9M opioid settlements
- Residents weigh in on city priorities
- Enforcement gaps let unregistered vehicles persist
- Reno-Sparks releases 2025 water quality report
