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Bears spotted in South Reno and Old Southwest as NDOW urges residents to secure trash
If you thought Yogi Bear was just a cartoon character, two hungry bears are giving Reno residents a real-life reminder to keep a close eye on their trash. Two viewers have reported bear sightings in South Reno and Old Southwest Reno, with one bear reportedly roaming the same southwest neighborhood for weeks and repeatedly getting into garbage.
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Sky Tavern makes big plans after city of Reno OKs lease till year 2118
Sky Tavern — the local nonprofit that’s taught thousands of Reno-area kids to ski and snowboard — is now safe in its mountain home at least until the year 2118. The Reno City Council voted unanimously to extend its current lease to the maximum possible length. The 99-year contract modifies the lease that now will end in 2118. “It helps us not live so hand-to-mouth,” Sky Tavern CEO Toph Brown said at an Oct. 21 council meeting. Board chairman Tom Powell added, “This 99-year lease gives us a foundation for lasting investment, infrastructure, gifts, financing for expanded facilities and opportunity to serve more people.” The land that Sky Tavern sits on just below the Mt. Rose ski resort is city-owned property. Donors, philanthropists and potential grant funders may be reluctant to offer major contributions toward pricey building projects if the nonprofit’s location could be in jeopardy because of shorter leases. When leases on the land come up — as happened in 2016 — the city has the option to sell it. That could be tempting in hard financial times. Keeping Sky Tavern as a community mountain One particularly feared scenario has been that a major ski-resort operator such as Vail
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Reno high school senior selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno high school senior has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Daniel David Jackson of Proctor Hug High School was one of 161 students selected for the list. One other student from Nevada was selected, Maryiam Syed of Coronado High School in Henderson. “These...
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Heavenly Village tree lighting returns to kick off Lake Tahoe's holiday season
There’s something about a giant Christmas tree lighting up against the Sierra Nevada mountains that makes the holiday season feel official. In South Lake Tahoe, that moment is coming back Thanksgiving weekend, when Heavenly Village brings its annual holiday celebration back to the South Shore. The free tree lighting...
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Lake Tahoe inspectors intercept boats carrying invasive golden mussels
Lake Tahoe boat inspectors intercepted 10 watercraft carrying invasive golden mussels this season, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). Officials reported the findings during an end-of-boating-season briefing Wednesday, following about 5,200 watercraft inspections. The Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program, led by TRPA and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District,...
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Lake Tahoe Litter Summit brings together local leaders to tackle trash problems
Nothing quite beats the beauty of Lake Tahoe, and Wednesday's Lake Tahoe Litter Summit brought 50 of local leaders together at the Thunderbird Lodge to discuss ways to keep it that way. Agencies in attendance ranged from local, state, and federal organizations to local non-profits and businesses. "We're underneath the...
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‘We got this incredibly wrong’: Schieve and community members criticize ALPR contract vote
The approval came just six days after details of the contract were made public. During an hourslong public comment period, opponents said the process was rushed, and limited community engagement. Outgoing Mayor Hillary Schieve, who voted against the contract, agreed. “We missed a great opportunity to highlight the amazing work...
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The Road Ahead: Eagle Canyon Safety Project
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Eagle Canyon Safety and Operations Project is almost complete. The work aims to make the roadway safer for pedestrians and cyclists – especially for the kids who go to school along the corridor. A 2021 study found many people are already walking and biking along Eagle Canyon Drive, but without safe or convenient ways to do it.
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Time is running out to apply for Reno wildfire relief
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Wildfire survivors have until Dec. 31 to apply for help from a City of Reno relief program. So far, the city has spent $225,000 of its $2 million fund, leaving about $1.775 million available. The program has helped 74 households, and 13 applications are under review.
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Amazing America 250: Nevada's oldest bar keeps Old West history alive in Genoa
GENOA, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Tucked away in the small town of Genoa is a historic watering hole where visitors can step back in time and experience a piece of Nevada's Old West. The Genoa Bar & Saloon, widely recognized as Nevada's oldest bar, first opened...
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10-Torr Distilling & Brewery is releasing a whiskey bottle to support local police dogs
A retired Washoe County Sheriff's Office K9 is getting new recognition, this time on a whiskey bottle designed to support the dogs still serving the community. Reno-based 10 Torr Distilling & Brewing will release its limited-edition Whiskey Business bottle featuring K9 Ava on Nov. 6, with $5 from each bottle sold going to Washoe County K9 Partners. The organization supports canine programs at both the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Reno Police Department.