Daily
Reno
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A review of Washoe County's first New Year babies from 2020 to 2025 showed details such as birth times, weights, and hospitals, including names like Ermias Rojas and Judith Pfaff (records from Renown Regional and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Centers). This report celebrated a cherished local tradition. Reno Gazette Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The City of Reno opened registration for swim lessons yesterday, inviting residents to enroll in a program focused on building water safety skills. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County opened two dozen sandbag locations for residents in flood-prone areas, offering a critical resource for flood protection ahead of rising water levels. 2NEWS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Reno officials plan 136 units on the former Record Street shelter site. Construction of the five story Prospector Apartments will begin in January and finish in October 2027, offering studios, one and two bedroom apartments for residents earning 30 to 70 percent of average income, with federal + local funding. KRNV
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Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Celebrity Showroom — Tickets required — Experience the magic of 90s Hip-Hop reimagined through strings in a stunning candlelit setting.
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Anniversary Party with New Wave Crave
7-10 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free admission — Celebrate three years of Reno Public Market with an energetic show from New Wave Crave.
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Construction CPM Conference 2026
Jan 18-21 — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — Cost varies — Attend sessions focused on CPM, project management theory, and software demonstrations by leading industry professionals.
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Sheep Show Convention & Expo
8 a.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Admission details not provided — Explore the latest in sheep management, conservation, and networking opportunities.
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Grand Canyon Lopes vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Lawlor Events Center — Cost not specified — Catch the live action as the Lopes take on the Wolf Pack in an exciting basketball showdown.
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44th Annual Robert Burns Celebration
4-8:30 p.m. — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — Ticket required — Celebrate the legacy of Robert Burns with whisky tasting and Scottish festivities.
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