Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of June.
Good morning, Reno.
On Sunday morning, Honor Flight Nevada brought 35 local veterans home from a memorial tour in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds gathered at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (their welcome spot) to honor their service.
Firefighters from Truckee Meadows Fire, BLM Fire and Reno Fire are battling a brush fire on a hill in Sun Valley near Chimney Drive since Sunday before 7 p.m. (the blaze has burned about 18 acres and is not currently threatening structures).
Air and ground crews worked on a 15-acre brush fire off Chimney Road west of Sun Valley on June 14, with officials saying no structures were threatened.
Reno-Tahoe’s spring celebration features popular events including the Reno Rodeo, BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival and various food truck rallies from today through Sunday in Reno and surrounding areas.
Reminders about traffic and weather updates help residents plan their week.
Damonte Ranch High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 on Friday, June 12 at Lawlor Events Center in Reno.
Graduating students crossed the stage as family and friends cheered during the milestone event.
NV Energy reported that more than a thousand customers in Sparks are experiencing a power outage today — most outages are in the 89431 area as crews work to restore service.
Apartment rents in Reno-Sparks reached record highs earlier this year with an average of $1,798 and low vacancies + East Sparks posted the highest rent at $2,008 while Brinkby-Grove recorded the lowest at $1,280, showing a tight market amid strong demand.
3rd Tuesday Networking Event
5-7 p.m. — Bernal Coworking — Free entry — Connect and collaborate with Reno’s top business professionals over complimentary snacks and drinks.
Reno Rodeo - Special Kids’ Rodeo
1-3:15 p.m. — Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center — Registration full — A heartwarming event pairing special needs children with rodeo cowboys for a unique experience.
KALEO Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sound of Icelandic rock sensation KALEO as they perform raw emotional music and unforgettable hits.
An Evening with Wynton Marsalis
8:00 p.m. — Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater — $75; $170 — Experience the brilliance of Wynton Marsalis and his septet in a night of unforgettable jazz.
Nation of Language Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Alpine — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Nation of Language in Reno.
Brüka's 16th Annual Youth Performing Arts Summer Workshop: The Magic Garden
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Brüka Theatre — $300 by July 1, 2026 — A week-long creative workshop for youth ages 11-17 culminating in a public performance.
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