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Uline hosting Reno hiring event for full-time warehouse careers
While many companies are bringing on extra workers for the holiday season, one Reno employer is looking for people who want something more permanent, with full-time warehouse jobs offering starting pay of up to $34 an hour. Uline is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, November 12, from 4 to...
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A new developer breaks ground on 682 workforce housing units in Northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Multifamily developer Hillpointe is building 682 units of workforce housing in South Reno and Carson City, with a groundbreaking on Tuesday, November 10th marking the company’s first project in Nevada. Hillpointe plans to build 358 units in Reno and 324 units in Carson City over...
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Morning Download: Three Reno High athletes to sign D-I national letters of intent
On weekday mornings, Nevada Sports Net will recap three big headlines of the day in its Morning Download. Read below for today's topics. 1. Three Reno High athletes to sign D-I national letters of intent. Three Reno High athletes will sign national letters of intent Thursday to play at the...
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9 Best Fabric Stores In And Around Reno, Nevada For Serious Sewists
One quilt shop near Reno sits inside a schoolhouse that’s over 100 years old and listed on the national historic register. Another one works out of a redesigned bank building. I love that the fabric is the treasure now. The story gets better the farther you drive. One shop...
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Reno trade school accepting applications
National Technical Institute is accepting applications at its Reno-Sparks campus for HVAC, plumbing and electrical programs. For the electrical and HVAC programs, students learn how switches and relays work using electrical boards. They also learn how to wire and install ceiling fans, light fixtures and pull wire and conduit. The...
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In depth discussion on our upcoming significant storm
A significant storm will move through the region Friday into Saturday, with heavy snowfall likely in the Sierra. The Truckee Meadows will see strong winds and rain. A second storm will move through late Sunday into Monday. There will be some breaks for travel over the weekend, but expect heavy snow and delays at times.
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Reno pauses new data center approvals as officials weigh water, power rules
RENO, Nev. — Reno’s decision to pause new data center approvals has intensified questions about how much water and power the facilities could require — and which agencies actually have the authority to decide whether more can be built. Data centers are large facilities that house computer...
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Outgoing Schieve congratulates Marshall on becoming next mayor of Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Outgoing Reno Mayor Hilary Schieve is congratulating new Reno Mayor Kate Marshall on her election as city’s newest Mayor. Marshall declared victory over opponent Kathleen Taylor last week, winning the race by more than 20,000 votes, according to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office.
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Coral Academy makes first-ever football state semifinal appearance
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - There’s no denying this is the best football team in Coral Academy history. The Falcons beat West Wendover to advance to the state semifinal this week. Their journey to get here, though, was unique. As the only Reno-based 2A North team, the Falcons are well traveled, traveling to West Wendover and Pershing County in league play. And to add to it, they don’t have a home field.
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Retro Radio Dolls perform “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” for Veterans Day
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Retro Radio Dolls are opening the City of Reno’s Veterans Day parade with mini concert from 10-10:50 a.m. on the parade platform at 1st and S Virginia by the Believe Sign. Then they’ll be hosting a free Veterans Day show at The Reno Public Market from 5-7 p.m.
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City of Reno hosts annual Christmas Tree lighting
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno is inviting the community to its annual Christmas Tree lighting event. This year’s event will take place on Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Reno City Plaza. Celebrations will begin at 4:00 p.m. and is part of a two-day festival that...
Reno-Gazette Journal
Vets with PTSD, service dogs graduate from Reno program's first class
Jarrid Jones and Libby barely had started working together when their bond became clear. Jones, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant from Gardnerville, and Libby, a black Labrador service dog, were spending their first night together. Jones fell asleep watching TV and experienced an episode of sleep apnea. "When you start choking awake," Jones said, "it kind of takes you a little while to know what's going on." Jones and Libby had been training together for just two days and hadn't even practiced what to do in that situation. But Libby was on the job. She reassured Jones until he was able to fully awaken and assess his surroundings. "It just so happened that she was right there next to me in perfect time," Jones said. "She's incredible." Reno-based initiative graduates first four pairs Jones and Libby were one of four veteran-service dog pairs in the first graduating class from Liberty Dogs, a Reno-based nonprofit that pairs veterans living with PTSD with specially trained service dogs. Retired Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, former adjutant general for the Nevada National Guard, now serves as the program's CEO. Along with Jones and Libby, the three other pairs at the Oct. 30 graduation ceremony
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Mark your calendars for the newly expanded Reno Western Wonderland shopping experience
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Western Wonderland (formerly known as Reno Cowboy Christmas) is a curated shopping experience featuring local artisans, makers and small businesses. Event organizer, Aubrey Gillespie, stopped by Morning Break to invite the community to take part in an exceptional holiday shopping experience celebrating regional craftsmanship, small businesses, and community spirit.
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Meet Olive: Truckee Meadows Fire's newest therapy dog
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District has a new four-legged team member. Olive, a therapy dog in training through Hearts 4 Heroes, was officially introduced Wednesday during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting. According to Truckee Meadows Fire, Olive will visit stations, connect with firefighters and provide comfort to crews following...
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8 veterans, active-duty military members adopt during Nevada Humane Society’s fee-waived Veterans Day event
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — Eight veterans or active-duty military members adopted pets during the Nevada Humane Society’s fee-waived Veterans Day event Wednesday, according to Julia Carney, the organization’s marketing manager. The one-day promotion ended at 6:30 p.m., Carney said. “One of the things that we love here...
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Truckee River Flood Authority offers an online tool to check flood risk for Truckee River flooding
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - With heavy rain in the forecast, the Truckee River Flood Management Authority has a flood mapping tool that lets people search an address to see how Truckee River flooding could affect a property. Authority Executive Director George Robison emphasized that knowledge is power. He said knowing...