By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — The Federal Highway Administration has approved plans for $1.5 billion in improvements to a major interstate interchange and more than a dozen highway exits in Reno and Sparks over the next 20 years. The agency issued a final environmental impact statement and record of decision selecting the alternative preferred by state … [Read more...]
Dragon Boat Races Return to Marina
On a warm Friday morning in the Sparks Marina, a drummer sits perched in front of a double hull canoe softly pounding away as a GWN Dragon Boat designated steerer in the back of the boat yells, “Paddles up!” and 16-20 rowers raise their oars. The double-hulled canoe slowly drifts forward until the steerer says “Hold the boat!” and everyone inherently knows to stick their … [Read more...]
School Year Begins in Washoe County Amidst Changes in Administration
As the days start to get shorter and the temperatures cool down, the kids in the Washoe County School District are headed back to school this week to mark the commencement of the 2019- 20 school year. On Monday, August 12, the new school year started at 5:30 a.m. when members of the WCSD Board of Trustees, Interim Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill, and members of the WCSD … [Read more...]
Nevada Students to Live in Hotel-Casino
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno, signed a $21.7 million lease agreement Thursday to house 1,300 students at a hotel-casino for the coming school year after a natural gas explosion in July forced two dorms to close. Students will live in single and double rooms in a non-gambling hotel tower across the street from Circus … [Read more...]
Classic Cars Set to Roar into Town for Annual Hot August Nights
For the 33rd year in a row, classic car lovers congregate in the Reno-Sparks area to showcase their jewels of American nostalgia. The weeklong activities of Hot August Nights start off in Virginia City and then makes its way back to the Reno-Sparks for show ‘n’ shines, drag races, live music, and car cruises August 2-11. Here are some must-see and do attractions and events as … [Read more...]
With Demand on the Rise, Home Buyers in Sparks have More Options than Ever Before
The Fortune 500 company Toll Brothers recently launched a new upscale housing community to be built in Sparks. Titled “Catalina at Stonebrook”, the 363 homes in the neighborhood off Stonebrook Parkway is close to the Lazy 5 Regional Park and Red Hawk Golf and Resort and each home design will be anywhere from 2,026-3,011 square feet. They can also be customized to fit … [Read more...]
New Industrial Park Could Produce 10K Jobs
Associated Press FERNLEY — The second-largest commercial land sale in state history is expected to bring thousands of new jobs to a northern Nevada industrial park covering nearly 7 square miles (18 square kilometers) about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Reno. A California-based real estate firm, Mark IV Capital, outlined details this week of the $45 million purchase … [Read more...]
Nevada Dorm Rocked by Gas Blast Looks like Earthquake Scene
Argenta Not Expected to Re-Open Until Fall of 2021 By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — The first look at the damage inside provided to local media since a natural gas explosion blew out walls and windows at a University of Nevada, Reno dormitory last week reaffirmed earlier descriptions from school officials who likened it to the scene of a major … [Read more...]