Good morning, Reno.

Makenzie Caufield, a third-grade teacher at Robert Mitchell Elementary, was named Nevada Teacher of the Year by Teachers of Tomorrow.

She will advance as a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year competition with voting ending April 18 and the national champion announced during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9.

The Reno metro area added 8,124 residents between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024 (reaching 575,100), which moved its ranking to the 101st largest in the U.S. Las Vegas added 44,586 residents (bringing its total to 2,398,871) and remains the 29th largest metro area.

Residents in Reno can reserve a 30-yard dumpster free for wildfire fuels reduction through a new program launched by the Reno Fire Department in partnership with State Farm and Waste Management of Northern Nevada—applications open today until September 1 or until funding is exhausted—while dumpsters are delivered on Fridays and picked up on Mondays.

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine said tariffs reduced tourism since rising costs have led visitors to cancel trips—he added that uncertainty from tariff changes may result in lower state revenue as lawmakers prepare the next budget at May's economic forum.

Today, the Reno Fire Department unveiled a new heavy rescue vehicle—built to improve responses to urban search and rescue emergencies.

It is the first of its kind in northern Nevada—replacing a 39-year-old model and carrying special tools for fires and collapses.

On Wednesday, the Reno City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for J Resort Festival Grounds that will allow outdoor festivals, concerts and live entertainment for up to 15,000 people.

The permit sets standard event hours until 10 p.m. with live entertainment extending until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and two events each year may run until 12:15 a.m.—a significant step in the site’s development.

A Carson High freshman, Iris Ibarra Montes, saved her father’s life after he collapsed at home when she used CPR techniques learned two weeks ago in her health science class.

She called 911 and performed compressions for over ten minutes until paramedics arrived — his condition was stabilized and he is expected to recover fully.

Father-Daughter Day & Dance

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Piper's Opera House — All-inclusive package — Experience a unique day of fun and a charming dance in historic Virginia City.

Family Soup Mutual Aid

5-6 p.m. — Believe Sculpture — Free — Distributing essential supplies and hot meals to those in need every Tuesday.

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience

7-10 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in a live concert experience featuring your favorite Naruto themes.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

9-10 p.m. — The Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a mesmerizing candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in an enchanting setting.

Outlaw Ridge Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Experience the electrifying sounds of Outlaw Ridge, the beloved country band taking Reno by storm.

Easter Dining Celebration

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Peppermill Resort Spa Casino — $45-$90 per guest — Enjoy a variety of specially curated holiday menus to celebrate Easter dining.

Reno Aces vs. Albuquerque Isotopes

6:05 p.m. — Greater Nevada Field — No fees on tickets — Experience an exciting evening of minor league baseball action between the Aces and Isotopes.

US Postal Service Hiring Event in Reno

9-11 a.m. — EmployNV Business Hub — Free entry — Explore various carrier positions and apply on-site at this public hiring event.

Trails to Tales Writing Hike

10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Hidden Valley Regional Park — Free entry — Explore local trails while engaging in creative writing inspired by nature.

RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles

8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Cost varies — Experience the electrifying music of The Beatles in a captivating live tribute concert.