Brett McGinness
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Reno, NV, United States
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2023 St. Patrick's Day events in Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada
How are we celebrating in 2023? Parades, beer crawls, comedy, music and more. Here's the rundown. → Read More
Snow delays Wednesday for WCSD, UNR, TMCC, WNC and Carson schools
Near-continuous snowfall throughout the afternoon and evening on Tuesday have prompted snow delays Wednesday. → Read More
Shots fired at Moonlight BunnyRanch brothel in Lyon County on Monday, one arrested
An alleged dispute between co-workers at the brothel led to gunshots and one arrest, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Nevada lets big early lead slip away in loss at Utah State
The two teams split the season series with one game apiece following Nevada's 85-70 win at Reno on Jan. 13. → Read More
What are Nevada's official state holidays? Here are the dates for all 11
Every state in America celebrates 11 official holidays each year. Nevada has a slightly different calendar than many states, however. → Read More
WCSD schools take top 3 spots in statewide 'We the People' competition
Reed, Reno and Incline finish first, second and third at state finals. → Read More
Tickets for 2024 Las Vegas Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium: What we know
On Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, just off the Las Vegas Strip. → Read More
Nevada still changing clocks for daylight saving time in 2023
A bill to move Nevada to permanent Daylight Saving Time in 2021 went nowhere — and the federal government won't allow us to change things up anyway. → Read More
Reno Rodeo's 2023 Mutton Bustin' sign-ups open until Feb. 5
This year the 80 contestants will be selected randomly, rather than first-come, first-served. → Read More
Where to find warming centers in Northern Nevada
As power outages continue in Northern Nevada, local agencies have set up warming centers for those without power. → Read More
Life Changes' Lisa Moore named RGJ's Citizen of the Year
Since 2010, Lisa Moore has provided shelter and support to those struggling with substance abuse and homelessness through a collection of sober living homes. → Read More
Settle in for a long winter's quiz about Reno, Sparks and Nevada
This isn’t a quiz about things you’d learn in school. It’s also not a quiz with any practical information in it at all. → Read More
Evelyn Mount, who spent decades feeding Northern Nevada's less fortunate, dies at age 96
Mount's Community Outreach program provided food during the holidays and delivered meals throughout the year to low-income seniors. → Read More
Voting is underway in Nevada. Here's what to know about voting and ballot access in 2022
Swing state: Nevada poised to be the deciding factor in the future of the nation's congressional leadership. → Read More
Did you feel it? Earthquake strikes Reno's Pleasant Valley area
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake shook south Reno on Tuesday morning, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno. → Read More
Washoe County Election 2022: What to know about registration, voting locations and more
Learn more about how to register to vote, when and where to cast your ballot, and how to track your ballot's status. → Read More
Once again, Reno City Council makes the undemocratic decision to fill an empty seat
What good is a representative democracy if voters have no say in who represents them? → Read More
Three outs away from a national title, Aces bullpen falters in loss to Durham Bulls
The Aces wrapped up the season with a club-record 85 regular-season wins and Reno's second Pacific Coast League title, the first since 2012. → Read More
Bruce Van Dyke, icon of Reno's airwaves since 1978, dies after brief illness
Bruce Van Dyke became a Reno radio icon by breaking the status quo on the airwaves. The radio host died Sept. 16 at the age of 69. → Read More
Faith Forum columnist Rajan Zed honored for peace-building efforts by Reno Police
The president of the Reno-based Universal Society of Hinduism was honored for “his contributions in the diverse faith communities of Northern Nevada." → Read More