Police: Description of Vehicle in Fatal Hit-and-Run Revised RENO — Reno police say investigators have revised the description of a suspect vehicle in the hit-and-run death Tuesday of a 14-year-old girl. Police said Saturday that investigators remain “fairly certain” that the suspect vehicle is a 1988 to 1993 GMC 1500 standard-cab pickup but that better quality video … [Read more...]
Sen. Harris pickets with union, rallies Reno students
John Byrne/Tribune Sen. Kamala Harris speaks to the crowd in a university ballroom at the student union on the campus of UNR on Thursday. By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, told supporters in the early caucus state of Nevada Thursday she expects impeachment proceedings to move quickly in the House because of growing evidence … [Read more...]
UNR, TMCC Probe White Nationalist Flyers on Campus
Associated Press RENO — Officials at the University of Nevada, Reno are investigating after white supremacist fliers were posted on several campus buildings. School officials say multiple posters expressing white nationalist ideology were found last Tuesday in about five buildings. Eloisa Gordon-Mora, the university’s diversity and inclusion officer, says they … [Read more...]
Boiler Failure Triggered Gas Explosion at Nevada Dorm
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — A “catastrophic failure” in a basement boiler triggered the July 5 natural gas explosion that blew out windows and walls at a dormitory at the University of Nevada, Reno, the state fire marshal said Thursday. The blast left eight people with minor injuries and has shut down the dorm for two years and a neighboring residence … [Read more...]
Cody Martin drafted by Hornets; Caroline signs deal with Lakers
File photo Cody Martin was selected with the 36th pick in the 2019 NBA draft Thursday to the Charlotte Hornets. University of Nevada senior guard Cody Martin was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 36th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday. Martin returns to his home state as he is from Mocksville, N.C. Martin is the first Wolf Pack player selected in the NBA Draft … [Read more...]
Jordan Brown leaving Nevada for Arizona
File photo Former Wolf Pack player Jordan Brown announced last week he is transferring to Arizona. Former Nevada player Jordan Brown announced on Twitter Friday that he will be transferring out of the program and has committed to the University of Arizona. “I want to begin by thanking the city of Reno for filling Lawlor every night and making it a great atmosphere for my … [Read more...]
Kickoff times, TV info set for pair of Pack football road games
John Byrne/Tribune Nevada receiver Elijah Cooks will help lead the offense when they open the 2019 season against Purdue Aug. 30. Kickoff times and TV information for a pair of Nevada football road games this fall have been announced. Nevada’s first road game of the season, at Oregon in Autzen Stadium on Sept. 7, will kick off at 4:30 p.m. (PT) and will be broadcast on … [Read more...]
Wolf Pack eliminated by Rebels in semis of Mountain West tourney
File photo Nevada’s Keaton Smith homered to tie the game at 4-4 Friday in a Mountain West Tournament elimination game against San Diego State. The Pack went on to win 6-4 before falling to UNLV on Saturday, 6-5. Nevada’s (30-26) run in the Mountain West championships came to an end on Saturday afternoon after intrastate rival UNLV (29-28) hit a walkoff bomb in the ninth … [Read more...]