RENO, Nev. – Ralston Street will be transformed into the biggest block party of the summer when Slide the City arrives on June 4. Families and friends alike can slip and splash down the giant thousand-foot waterslide while onlookers enjoy the surrounding block party. Event organizers are excited to bring the event to Reno for the first time. “This unique event was a huge … [Read more...]
RTC offering free rides on St. Patrick’s Day
For the 13th year, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe is offering free rides on its transit services to provide safe transportation for people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. All regularly scheduled transit services will be free on St. Patrick’s Day from 4 p.m. to midnight. Additionally, the downtown circulator bus, the RTC Sierra Spirit, will have extended … [Read more...]
Registration event set for First Tee golf program
The First Tee of Northern Nevada begins its 2016 season with a special registration event March 19-20 in the golf department at Scheels in The Outlets at Sparks mall. Registration is open to youth ages 5 to 18; hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. By signing up early, registrants will save on programming, including season passes. Scheels will offer … [Read more...]
Rural communities working for better broadband
For rural businesses to evolve and be strong in today’s economy, it’s increasingly critical for them to have access to reliable and fast Internet. Communities that offer top level broadband are positioned to attract companies and provide good jobs for residents. Those that do not will likely be overlooked and left behind. Various leaders and groups are aware of this and … [Read more...]
Sparks City Councilwoman Julia Ratti seeks state Senate seat
Sparks City Councilwoman Julia Ratti has announced her candidacy for the state Senate seat left vacant by the death of Debbie Smith on Feb. 21. “I am devastated by the passing of my friend and mentor Senator Debbie Smith and heartbroken for her family, friends and all those who loved and admired her,” Ratti said in a statement issued last week. “I have spent the past week … [Read more...]
Oliver lifts Nevada to first Mountain West Tournament victory
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Freshman Cameron Oliver had a career high 26 points with 15 rebounds and four blocked shots, one with 3.5 seconds to play to give Nevada a 64-62 win over New Mexico in the Mountain West quarterfinals on Thursday. With a 63-62 lead, fifth-seeded Nevada's Eric Cooper, an 85 percent foul shooter, missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 15.7 seconds left. … [Read more...]
Boulder on highway will be broken apart
Nevada transportation officials say they have made plans to break apart and move a large boulder that rolled onto U.S. 50 near Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Department of Transportation reported that the boulder rolled onto the road in the Glenbrook area Saturday evening. Officials said it caused an accident, but no one was injured. Contractor Q&D Construction will bring a … [Read more...]
DI North girls semis: Manogue girls pull away from Douglas, Reno rolls
By Mike Bradley, reporting intern The Bishop Manogue Girls put a stamp on their semifinal contest against Douglas on Thursday at Spanish Springs, winning 75-32, but the road to victory was not as easy as the score suggests. Both teams were aggressive on defense to start out the game. Each team had only two points midway through the first quarter. Douglas finished the … [Read more...]