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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Relay For Life organizers are seeking volunteers for roles including logistics, golf tournament support, sponsorship (and community outreach) for this year’s event. More details and registration instructions will be provided soon. 2NEWS
- ➤ Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is urging community members to donate 1,400 Easter baskets with age-appropriate items to help children in Washoe County enjoy the season (drop-offs are at St. Vincent’s Thrift Store in Reno and a Sparks location till Monday, March 23 with basket distribution on Monday, March 30). 2NEWS
- ➤ She Means Business Foundation will hold its 'Designed to Lead: Blueprints, Break Throughs, and Bold Leadership' speaker series tonight at the discovery museum in downtown Reno, where four women in STEM, construction, architecture, and professional services will share how they broke barriers to start their businesses. 2NEWS
- ➤ This month, Sparks restaurant is partnering with the Reno Rodeo Foundation to raise funds for youth programs—such as rodeo wish and scholarship initiatives supporting foster kids, hospitalized youth and students in higher education in northern Nevada. 2NEWS
- ➤ Nextdoor ranked Damonte Ranch as the friendliest neighborhood in Reno, highlighting the strong community bonds and neighborly spirit that local residents enjoy in south Reno. Reno Gazette Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jurassic Quest returns to Reno with over 80 life sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs and interactive exhibits — an event that will bring prehistoric fun to local visitors soon. 2NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in northern Nevada jumped from $3.99 to $4.09 in days as conflict in the Middle East pushed shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz to become longer and costlier. Local experts warn that higher oil costs will likely drive pump prices up even more. KRNV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Reno Fire Department announced a new wildfire preparedness plan that will install dumpsters across Washoe County — helping residents dispose of vegetation to create defensible space. 2NEWS
- ➤ The Reno Fire Department’s Water Entry Team trains monthly on the Truckee River to prepare for its average 50 to 60 water rescues a year (training started in February) and focuses on updating skills as flows change. 2NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Department of Transportation is accepting applications for 40 paid summer internships in Reno, Carson City, Elko, Winnemucca and Las Vegas. The program runs May through August, offers up to $24 per hour, and is open to high school graduates enrolled in college (providing hands-on training in civil and environmental engineering). 2NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Health Alliance will offer mobile dental clinics for patients ages 0 to 20 at the Sun Valley Health Center on March 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 9 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome. KRNV
- ➤ Trader Joe’s announced an expanded recall of fried rice and other frozen meals due to possible glass fragments from carrots. Three local stores may have sold the affected items, and customers are advised to return or discard them. Reno Gazette Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Nevada is preparing for its 34th annual National Unified Bowling Championship with the opening ceremony scheduled for Mar. 11 (at the National Bowling Stadium). The event will unite athletes and families for inclusive competition. 2NEWS
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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.
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Más Vivo Que Nunca Tour 2026
7-10 p.m. — Grand Theater — Experience the heartfelt tribute to Juan Gabriel with a live Mariachi ensemble.
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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.
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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!
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SHADED Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — Dead Ringer Analog Bar — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of SHADED in an intimate setting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cuisillos and Ernesto Solano Concert
10 PM — Millennium Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energy of Banda Cuisillos and Ernesto Solano in a night filled with regional music excitement.
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