by The Local Wire
Reno's latest news includes a serious bike crash near Silver Street and McKinney Avenue, a free adaptive fishing day at Truckee River Park, and the return of the State Fair of Nevada to Reno after over a decade. The Local Wire also covers Nevada Athletics' success at the Lemelson Tournament and Reno's forecasted 90.8°F weather.
Reno's Local Wire update covers a fatal head-on collision in Elko County, a tight mayoral race between Marshall and Duncan, and the closure of the Polo Lounge for maintenance. The episode also touches on shifting political dynamics in Northern Nevada and Reno's weather forecast.
Reno: A man was arrested in Fernley for failing to register as a non-compliant sex offender, highlighting public safety efforts. Nevada’s primary election results are pending, with early trends showing a tight race for key statewide offices.
Reno firefighters contained a stove fire near the downtown transit hub early Saturday, prompting safety reminders as summer approaches. The city also announced new youth soccer fields opening this weekend, alongside summer events and local baseball star Tim Tawa’s recent honors.
Reno's youngest residents celebrated at Greater Nevada Field during the 'Play Ball' event, while Washoe County Sheriffs warned of increased security for the upcoming Nevada State Fair. The Dueling State Fairs in Reno and Tahoe also kicked off, drawing crowds with food, rides, and entertainment.
Reno officials warn of dangerous fire weather conditions due to low humidity and high temps, urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and stay prepared. The forecast shows mostly sunny skies with mild temperatures and a 3% chance of rain for Sunday.
Reno police confirmed the body of a missing Las Vegas man, identified in emergency alerts, was found near the Nevada-Utah border. AT&T customers in Reno faced a short service outage, while Nevada state parks transitioned leadership with new administrator Jonathan Brunjes focusing on park expansion.
Reno firefighters continue to recover from a brush fire in West Reno that forced evacuations and sparked calls for better fire prevention as summer approaches. The Reno Fire Department is also adding a new K9 unit trained for search-and-rescue operations, set to join the team this month.
Reno's State Fair of Nevada returns this weekend after 16 years, featuring the Traeger Smoke Show and over 100 vendors, while a brush fire near Golden Valley on U.S. 395 remains under cleanup with road closures in place. Gas prices in Reno stay steady at $3.75 per gallon as experts predict no near-term drop due to regional supply and refining costs.
Reno police and the Nevada Department of Wildlife used a drone to rescue a bear from a tree near downtown, avoiding a potential conflict with residents. A motorcyclist died in a crash near Moya Blvd. and Silver Shores Drive, prompting a review of traffic safety measures.