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Reno
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baby Renata (6 lbs, 7 oz) became Washoe County's first baby of 2026 when she was born at 1:50 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Renown Regional Medical Center, marking a new beginning for our community. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ In 1997, the Truckee River overflowed its banks on Jan. 1, flooding downtown Reno and forcing the closure of roads + Reno-Tahoe International Airport; in Sparks, floodwaters filled a former quarry that later became Sparks Marina. KRNV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reno finished 2025 with nearly two inches more water than average for the water year beginning Oct. 1 after a storm improved the snowpack past Christmas. The Truckee and Tahoe Basins are between 90 and 95 percent of median, setting up better conditions for 2026. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine urged residents to search for unclaimed funds (including forgotten bank accounts, checks, insurance payouts, and utility deposits) before today. The state held over $1 billion in unclaimed money at the start of 2026 and aims to reconnect owners with their cash. KRNV
- ➤ U.S. safety regulators are investigating flush-mounted door handles on some electric vehicles after reports said drivers might be trapped following crashes or battery failures. Reno first responders have trained with Tesla and now carry rescue tools (including steel batons and hydraulic cutters) to force entry if needed. KRNV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Reno and Sparks are setting fitness goals as they return to local gyms after the holidays. Crunch Fitness Sparks has seen increased treadmill use — locals say working out with a friend helps keep them on track. 2NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Jan. 1 at 1:50 a.m., Renown Regional Medical Center welcomed Reno’s first baby of 2026 when Maria Jasso Rodriguez delivered baby Renata, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces. The birth has brought joy to the community. KRNV
- ➤ Renown Health welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Maria Jasso Rodriquez delivered baby girl Renata (1:50 a.m. Jan. 1); the facility had over 4,100 births in 2025. 2NEWS
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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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