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Reno
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Verdi displaced a resident and their cats April 21, as firefighters worked to manage the blaze and secure the area. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority announced two public calls for local artists to submit proposals for art pieces at the new police and Airport Authority Headquarters, part of the MoreRNO infrastructure project. Artists must apply via CallForEntry.org with submissions due by June 17 + each project has a $20,000 budget. 2NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Revised data from Nevada Department of Employment (DETR) shows the state added 30,200 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026, reaching over 1.6 million positions statewide as gains in construction, health care, business services and education drove the nation’s fastest job growth. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Reno Library will close on Wednesday, May 6 for heating, cooling, and roof repairs (staff will be reassigned to other branches) and is expected to reopen in late summer; residents may access library services online or at other Washoe County locations. 2NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Data from Turbli showed that Reno-Tahoe International Airport ranked No. 9 among North America's most turbulent airports for 2025 due to mountain wave conditions near the Sierra Nevada, placing it behind Harry Reid and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport where terrain & weather effects are similar. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ After busy International Dark Skies Week, experts say rising light pollution is dimming Nevada's night skies and affecting local health and tourism. The Astronomical Society will host Astronomy Day at Fleischmann Planetarium on April 25 (offering community stargazing guidance). KUNR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NDOT will begin the final phase of repaving on U.S. 50 on April 27 between Spooner Summit and the Nevada/California border at Lake Tahoe. Crews will work Sundays from 8 p.m. to Friday noon and reduce lanes during May and September — easing travel delays. KRNV
- ➤ Truckee Meadows Fire Rescue will host free Spring Green Waste Collection Days on Saturday, May 2 at Silver Lake Station and Sunday, May 3 in Washoe Valley. Residents can drop off vegetation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to reduce wildfire risks. KRNV
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Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate senior creativity with a diverse exhibit featuring local artists aged 60 and older.
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Irreplaceable Beings Record Release Party
8-11 p.m. — The Alpine — $19.05 — Celebrate the debut of Irreplaceable Beings with live music from Asphalt Socialites.
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Black Veil Brides Concert
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Immerse yourself in a powerful night of modern hard rock with Black Veil Brides.
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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 with various mediums on display.
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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 with diverse artworks on display.
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Surfer Girl Concert
8-10 p.m. — Crystal Bay Casino — Ticket prices vary — Catch Surfer Girl, fronted by Carter Reeves, as they bring their unique blend of indie pop and reggae to the stage.
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Annual Senior Art Show
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate senior creativity with a diverse showcase of art from Reno's talented seniors.
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Jo Koy Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laughs and relatable storytelling of Jo Koy in his latest tour, Just Being Koy.
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Project Rehab - Talib Kweli's Reno Residency
7-11 p.m. — Club Underground — GA tickets available — Experience a year-long celebration of hip hop with Talib Kweli in the heart of Reno.
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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
5-8 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Limited seating — Experience a joyful tribute to rescued animals filled with laughter and heartfelt storytelling.
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