Reno combines urban living with Old West charm and offers a variety of activities. Foremost among them is casino gambling and the big-name entertainment shows that go along with it.
There is more to the town than gambling, however. Take time to stroll along the River Walk, a three-block plaza with fountains and native plants overlooking the Truckee River. Summer dances and concerts are held at the nearby Wingfield Park Amphitheater. Other sights include the Nevada Historical Society Museum, the Wilbur D. May Center, the Nevada Museum of Art and the National Automobile Museum
California, Nevada settle dispute over Truckee River Las Vegas Review Journal With the scenic stream flowing behind them, officials from Nevada, California and the federal government signed a landmark agreement that settles a century-plus-old dispute over the Truckee...
What the conventions did, where candidates will go next Reno Gazette-Journal The conclusion of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions ended the marathon primary season, and U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, D.-Del., and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin put an end to the Veepstakes...
Nevada Democrats’ machine is well-oiled Las Vegas Sun Like two heavyweight boxers staring each other down at a weigh-in — but with one boasting a longer reach — the Democratic and Republican parties are primed for an eight-week fight to win Nevada...
Candidates weigh in on Fannie, Freddie Reno Gazette-Journal Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., said Saturday that any government takeover of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must put the...
Local Red Cross mobilizes relief Reno Gazette-Journal As tropical storm Hanna soaks the East Coast and Floridians prepare to get walloped by Hurricane Ike, workers at the Red Cross warehouse in Reno loaded trailers with relief supplies on Friday to be...
Win over No. 12 Texas Tech slips away from Nevada Reno Gazette-Journal And Nevada's offense had amassed 371 yards through three quarters.Wolf Pack coach Chris Ault would no doubt have been thrilled with that, but inexplicable failures in the red zone sabotaged the...
New Jersey resident flying Reno Gazette-Journal An accomplished 32-year-old aerobatic pilot and flight instructor died Saturday morning after the wings of her single engine-plane snapped off while rolling the aircraft through the air near Reno...
Tahoe authorities to Reno Gazette-Journal With Lake Tahoe on the front line of mounting conflicts between people and bears, wildlife officials want to make Tahoe's neighborhoods as unwelcome to those bears as possible.
Young secondary holds against Red Raiders Reno Gazette-Journal He told the sophomore that he is one of the best wideouts he had ever seen. This coming after Crabtree caught seven balls for 158 yards in the Red Raiders' 35-19 win at Mackay Stadium."I told...
Mistrial sex assault case goes back to court Reno Gazette-Journal Lawyers and prosecutors will meet next week to set a new trial date for a Reno man found guilty in 2005 of sexually assaulting his daughter, after the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a juror had...
Mining’s boom does little for Nevada’s bottom line Las Vegas Sun Mining industries in the state — the largest producer of gold in the United States — reported net proceeds of $1.5 billion in 2007, up from $853 million in 2005. Mining companies rate Nevada’s...
Special teams play a big role for Pack Reno Gazette-Journal Coaches often emphasize the importance of special teams, and that was certainly the case in the first half of Texas Tech's 35-19 victory over the Nevada football team on Saturday night at Mackay...
Students chase balloons, learn science Reno Gazette-Journal ... one thought came immediately to 8-year-old Taiah Ordal's mind."(This) was the most 'awesomest' day of our lives," Taiah said as she tried to catch her breath on Friday.Fellow Huffaker Elementary...
Suspended judge in hospital; husband arrested Reno Gazette-Journal A suspended Nevada state judge was hospitalized and her husband was jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence after he was accused of hitting her in the head with a...
Report details last sighting of Fossett Reno Gazette-Journal ... a federal agency released a report stating that the famed aviator-adventurer was last seen in the search area flying less...
Douglas reports West Nile case Reno Gazette-Journal Restricted by federal privacy laws, Douglas County mosquito hunters know only the area of residence of the person recently infected with West Nile. They are still missing vital clues that could help...
Legends on track for big opening; Scheels up first Reno Gazette-Journal Hammers, nails, dump trucks, asphalt, hard hats and cement are all part of daily life for the army of construction workers and tradesmen in the $1.2 billion project just off Interstate 80 at the...
College football is in full swing and readers sound off on games Reno Gazette-Journal There is a problem with college football that everyone seems to overlook, perhaps due to our inherent bloodlust dating back since Rome. When teams won 70-0 and 57-2, these are teams that have no...
PENTA finishes work at airport Reno Gazette-Journal The PENTA Building Group announced that the company has completed work on the new $10.1 million Aircraft Reserve and Firefighting Facility for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The 25,500-square-foot...
Miners get over slow start, trounce Valley Christian Reno Gazette-Journal After a shaky first quarter, it appeared that the Bishop Manogue Miners would have their hands full Saturday afternoon with the Valley Christian (Calif.) Crusaders.
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