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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jacobs Entertainment announced today that Gold 'N Silver Inn on 4th Street will close its doors at the end of the day on June 1 for renovations+ the company plans to update the interior and add new menu items while keeping its classic dishes, with a reopening scheduled before the end of the year. 2NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Reno-based Uprise CEO Stephen Kromer faces 31 felony charges for allegedly converting over $7 million of NDOT funds from a rural fiber-optic project in Lovelock + the Attorney General’s office has requested a warrant for his arrest after the project failed and $9.1 million in public money went missing. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ A Double Diamond Elementary School custodian, Michael Vradenburg, was arrested on May 13 on a gross misdemeanor charge for allegedly terrorizing a 9-year-old student by touching her during tag and later pretending to shoot her, following a February investigation—and he is now on leave pending the case outcome. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ At 5:00 p.m. on April 23, a Reno man waiting for a taxi was attacked and robbed on Country Estates Drive by a suspect riding an electric motorbike—Reno police later arrested the suspect on May 2 on an outstanding felony warrant, and the victim sustained serious injuries including a punctured lung, facial fractures, and a brain bleed. KRNV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nevada, Reno College of Business celebrated its commencement ceremony on May 16 — a milestone for business graduates — as the event marked the culmination of their studies. Reno Gazette Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washoe County Human Services Agency reopened the Washoe County Senior Center on May 16th with visual improvements — new health services to support local seniors. 2NEWS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, parcels tied to the Reno Kimpton project were sold at a trustee sale at the County Courthouse for $1 million to Court Street Ventures LLC—ending hopes for a revitalized downtown hotel development. The buyer plans to market the property while it battles CAI Reno Hotel Partners over an $11.3 million loan amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Reno Gazette Journal
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George Clanton Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $25.00 — Experience the nostalgic electronic pop sounds of Los Angeles artist George Clanton.
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Plein Air Convention and Outdoor Exhibition
11 AM-4 PM — Nugget Casino Resort — Check website for costs — Immerse yourself in five days of art instruction from top painters around the world.
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Portrait Society of Reno
10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with fellow enthusiasts at this engaging community gathering.
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Lord Huron Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket prices start at $213 — Experience the captivating sounds of Lord Huron live in Reno.
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12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo
8:00 AM – 3:45 PM — Nugget Casino Resort — Varies — Experience the world's largest gathering of outdoor painters in picturesque Lake Tahoe and Reno.
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Summer Salute Car Show
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — Entry fee applies — Celebrate classic cars and support veterans with food and music.
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39th Annual RMHCNN Golf Tournament
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Supportive entry — Play golf to help keep families close in a fun charitable event.
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May Public Bowling
12:00 – 1:30 PM — National Bowling Stadium — $50 per lane (admit up to 5 people) — Enjoy a fun bowling session in Reno's historic venue.
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Heroes & Villains: Good & Evil
3 – 5 p.m. — Nightingale Concert Hall — General Admission — Experience epic clashes between beloved superheroes and their foes through cinematic-inspired wind ensemble music.
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Mamma Mia!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Enjoy a delightful musical journey filled with love, friendship, and identity on a sun-kissed Greek island.
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