Nevada among nation’s best at administering elections, MIT report finds Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Nevada earns high marks when it comes to administering elections, jumping to second best in the nation in the recently published 2024 Elections Performance Index, or EPI.

Lake Tahoe timeshare dispute leads to court takeover Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

INCLINE VILLAGE -- On a cold Saturday morning in late October, hundreds of timeshare owners gathered at Club Tahoe’s resort clubhouse in Incline Village. They were there to cast votes to recall the timeshare association’s board of directors.

They faced locked doors instead.

Astronauts to test Nevada-designed vision system on space station Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will test a virtual reality vision system developed by a University of Nevada, Reno engineering professor during sessions scheduled for April 22 and 23.

Trustees approve vape detection systems for high school bathrooms Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Washoe County school board trustees unanimously approved on Tuesday a new vape detection system to be installed across 12 WCSD high schools following a middle school pilot program.

Diamondbacks VP makes a Reno visit Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The Arizona Diamondbacks executive vice president and general manager recently made a visit to Reno during the Aces’ second homestand to see the progress being made by the new crop of players.

“We have a lot of really good players here,” Hazen told a handful of reporters.

Reno City Council to discuss data centers, live entertainment permit changes Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The Reno City Council will consider a range of policy, development and infrastructure items at its Wednesday, April 22 meeting, led by a potential update to how the city regulates data centers.

Editorial: In government, where there’s a will, there’s a way Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The majority of Reno City Council members last week opted to do nothing about the Lear Theater, once again punting on any decision to bring the historic structure back to life, or even to stabilize the aging property.

Amargosa named on list of 10 'most endangered' rivers Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Nevada’s Amargosa River has the dubious distinction of making the top 10 list of “most endangered” rivers in the United States, according to a new report.

The 2026 report from the environmental nonprofit American Rivers chose the Amargosa because it is threatened by development.

#Editorial meme by Darren Archambault.

School board overturns 27-year swing ban, ‘reprioritizing’ outdoor play and shade Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The Washoe County School Board on Tuesday took the first step toward what community members and two trustees leading the charge refer to as the “reprioritization of play.”

Trustees voted to overturn a 1990s ban on swing sets, emphasizing outdoor play and more shade at local schools.

WCSD board bypasses open search for superintendent, opts for exclusive interview with deputy superintendent Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees voted 5-2 on Tuesday to forgo an open search for its next superintendent, opting instead to exclusively interview Deputy Superintendent Tiffany McMaster for the district’s top leadership role.

School district unaware of Washoe RTC plans to purchase part of Wooster High School property Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

A meeting agenda for Friday’s Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission board meeting indicated RTC wants to negotiate with the Washoe County School District to purchase Wooster High School property.

School officials said they had no idea this was happening.

R Town Pizza’s Marvin Kinney tries New York-style pizza at dough.cheese.sauce Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

🍕 The owner of R Town Pizza, known for its thick, square-cut, Detroit-style pizzas, opened a second pizzeria in Reno with a completely new concept. dough.cheese.sauce is now open on Center St.

Ryan’s Irish Saloon is under new ownership but hasn’t ditched its signature burger Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

A dive bar with a decent food menu? We love to see it.

Reno locals have long raved about the burger at Ryan’s Saloon & Broiler, a divey Irish bar on Wells Avenue.

Nevada attorney general touts consumer protection wins against Live Nation and Roblox Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford on Wednesday said his office had prevailed in two recent legal actions and agreements he said will strengthen consumer protections for Nevadans, including a jury verdict against Live Nation and a settlement with Roblox focused on child safety.

Nevada youth to take center stage as the official State Fair of Nevada returns Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The official State Fair of Nevada will return June 11-13, 2026, at the Nevada State Fairgrounds in Reno, spotlighting youth agricultural programs including the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, 4-H and FFA.

Quarterly campaign finance reports confirm Lombardo will not be outspent in governor’s race Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo remains significantly better funded than those trying to unseat him this election year.

According to his most recent quarterly campaign finance reports, filed Wednesday, the governor raised $2.2 million in contributions during the first three months of the year.

Ethics complaint filed against Washoe County DA, alleging nepotism in spouse’s promotion Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

An ethics complaint was filed with the Nevada Commission on Ethics accusing Washoe County DA Chris Hicks of violating Nevada ethics laws. The complaint is based on our investigative series into the DA’s office and Hicks’ wife, Nicole, working under his assistant.

TMCC theatre production examines gender roles in medieval conflict Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Living in medieval times, Christiana hopes to stop an upcoming Crusade battle that the men in her village seem dead set on. She receives a message from God showing her that if she’s able to rally the women, she may be able to end the gruesome wars.

Democratic candidate for governor slams data center tax breaks Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

As the rapid rollout of data centers across Nevada creates tensions between municipal governments and residents, Democratic gubernatorial candidates are tapping into voter discontent with the status quo.

There is a profound and revealing wrong in the Truckee River Fund paying for surveillance cameras along the watershed. Unsurprisingly, the Reno City Council gobbled up the grant even though it costs taxpayers in the long run. #Opinion

Fix for what ails Tahoe is costly, lawmakers learn Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Preserving Lake Tahoe’s clear, blue water depends in large part on reducing vehicle travel. The basin, however, lacks reliable and efficient transit for residents, tourists, and commerce, and a funding source to fix it.

Construction resumes on downtown Reno streets Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Construction has resumed on Seventh, Sixth and West streets in downtown Reno as part of ongoing pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation, according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County.

Drivers should expect lane closures, one-way traffic and uneven road surfaces through mid-May.

There is a diverse lineup of events in Reno this week range from Christiana Lysistrata by Vinecia Coleman at TMCC to Brews & Belly Rubs: Craft Beer & Pet Adoption.

👉 Visit Reno's most popular events calendar on This Is Reno.

Sparks parks department to pilot trash collection partnership with Waste Management Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

The City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department is launching a pilot partnership with Waste Management to improve trash collection in select city parks, a move officials say will boost efficiency and free up staff time for higher-priority maintenance.

Given Trump’s threats, mail votes should be cast early, and NV needs more drop boxes, officials say Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Several Trump-backed initiatives, if implemented, could quickly make a mess of Nevada election procedures ahead of the midterm elections if implemented, Nevada state and federal officials warn.

More than 120 aftershocks following magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Lahontan Reservoir Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southeast of Lahontan Reservoir in the Dead Camel Mountains at 6:29 p.m. Monday, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, with more than 120 aftershocks recorded by Tuesday morning.

Editorial: Reno’s surveillance fetishists Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

#Editorial You can always count on the privileged classes to pretend like things that are problems for many, not including the well-to-do, are not a big deal overall.

Take, for instance, local government surveillance fetishists.

Council approves six-figure July 4 parade despite fiscal concerns Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

In a split 4-3 vote immediately following the denial of funding for the Lear’s Theater’s preservation, the Reno City Council on Wednesday approved a new downtown Fourth of July parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The parade comes with a six-figure price tag.

NSHE regent known for anti-trans comments faces four primary challengers Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.

Four challengers—including a former state legislator, a mutual aid organizer and two educators—are hoping to unseat a controversial regent known for making past comments that have been condemned by state university faculty members for being anti-trans.