Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
Good morning, Reno.
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is expanding the St. Vincent's Thrift Store on E.
Fourth Street in downtown Reno — adding 2,500 sqft and new cashier stations to better serve shoppers and people in need.
Experts predict that gas prices will rise today in northern Nevada as the war in Iran affects fuel supply (Jaden Urban reports).
Reno drivers may soon see higher costs at pumps.
Businesses are adjusting to a penny shortage after the U.S. Mint stopped producing the coin last November due to high production costs and low purchasing power.
Local retailers are rounding cash transactions (with some stores asking for targeted penny donations) as experts recommend clearer rounding laws.
The Washoe County School District held a community meeting at Pine Middle School on Mar 4 to share updates about the school’s future plans.
Parents received details on upcoming improvements + had a chance to ask questions.
Governor Lombardo and the state superintendent read to elementary students in Las Vegas yesterday during Nevada's Reading Week celebration and then traveled north to continue the event.
Homeowners in Nevada are urged to check for leaks during Fix a Leak Week, March 16-22, as part of the EPA WaterSense Program that the Public Utilities Commission supports.
Timely repairs to faucets, toilets, and other fixtures can reduce water bills by about 10 percent.
Hannah Schultz, a second-year med student at UNR, volunteered during an ultrasound lab and discovered a rare kidney condition when a routine scan showed abnormal fluid buildup.
She later underwent reconstructive surgery and said the experience shifted her focus toward urology.
Nevada Skiing will send five student-athletes to next week's championships at Utah Olympic Park in Park City.
The team, including Erica Lynch, Sophia Falter, Pietro Bisello, David Morken & Peyton Wells, will compete for the pack in the national event.
The Tempest
7:30 PM — Brüka Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption.
Poetry Out Loud 2026 – Nevada State Finals
1-3 p.m. — Joe Crowley Student Union — Free entry — Witness high school students showcase their poetry recitations as they compete for a chance to represent Nevada at the national finals.
Más Vivo Que Nunca Tour 2026
7-10 p.m. — Grand Theater — Experience the heartfelt tribute to Juan Gabriel with a live Mariachi ensemble.
Nevada Premier Sportsman Expo
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Admission details TBA — Explore the latest in outdoor gear and activities at this premiere expo in Reno.
Little Shop of Horrors Musical
Tickets for Galena High School's spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, are on sale now for performances from 3/12 - 3/14. Don't miss this hilariously creepy show about an alien plant's quest for world domination!
SHADED Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — Dead Ringer Analog Bar — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of SHADED in an intimate setting.
Nevada State Jiu Jitsu Spring Games
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Virginia Street Gym — Early registration $74 — Compete in this exciting Jiu Jitsu event in Reno.
Leprechaun Race
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM — City Plaza — Registration required — A family-friendly 5K run and walk through Reno's vibrant Midtown and Wells Avenue districts.
Sierra Highland Pipers Live Performance
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the lively sounds of the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band.
Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of senior artists from Reno at this vibrant community exhibition.
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