Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Reno.
Kick for a Cause hosted its fifth annual kickball tournament at Shadow Mountain Park to raise money for children with disabilities.
The event honored seven kids — one who sang the national anthem and Reno Aces mascot Archie, who made his first kick — while co-organizers Donald Abbott and Stephanie Weiss, who started the tournament after her son was born with cerebral palsy, said the fundraiser helps fill gaps in insurance coverage for special needs.
Sparks Fire Department responded early this morning to a townhome fire at Buffalo Way and Greyhaven Lane — firefighters quickly extinguished the exterior flames and later found the body of an elderly man inside as investigators continue to look into the fire’s origin in the living room.
The Sparks Fire Department responded to a building fire near Buffalo Way - Greyhaven Lane around 12:45 a.m. Saturday and brought the fire under control while the cause remains under investigation.
Sparks Police say a 19-year-old from Reno was fatally shot when a suspect fired several rounds during an altercation at a parking lot near Greenbrae Drive and 5th street on Saturday at 11:25 p.m.—REMSA transported him to a hospital where he later died.
On Saturday, U.S. Forest Service crews halted progress on two small wildfires near Stampede Reservoir when one fire burned a half-acre and the other a quarter acre (retardant was applied to both).
They said crews were wrapping up suppression work and investigating the cause.
An outside consultant reported that Washoe County must reset the relationships between the county manager’s office and commissioners to fix ongoing ineffectiveness.
County Manager Eric Brown retired on June 10th—after learning of the recommendations—and commissioners will begin implementing changes this year to improve transparency.
The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada hosted an open house and blood drive on June 28th in Reno and exceeded its donation goals, the organization said.
The Reno Rodeo took place on Friday, June 27, where riders performed bareback riding and bull riding — the event drew a large crowd in Reno.
Ekin Cheng Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Reno Events Center — Ticketed — Enjoy a night of music with Ekin Cheng and other talented artists.
Coffee Clutch for Women Entrepreneurs
10 AM – 12 PM — Coffeebar — Free entry — Connect with dynamic women entrepreneurs to market your business and share ideas.
Portrait Society of Reno Gathering
10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate art with local portrait artists at this engaging community event.
+LIVE+ Concert
+LIVE+ — 7:00 – 9:30 PM — Silver Legacy Resort Casino — Tickets vary — Catch this iconic band rocking the Biggest Little City for one night only.
Silver Age Comic Con - Sunday
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Check for entry details — Celebrate your favorite comics and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this engaging convention.
Brüka's 15th Annual Youth Performing Arts Summer Workshop
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Brüka Theatre — Registration required — Explore creative expression through performing arts in a vibrant, youth-focused setting.
Brit Floyd Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience a spectacular night of music with Brit Floyd and Alan Parsons.
Food Truck Wednesdays
4-8 p.m. — Cyan Park — Free entry — Feast on delicious food truck offerings and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with friends and live music.
Reno Basque Festival
10 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Various costs — Celebrate Basque culture with food, dance, and lively competitions in the heart of Reno.
Portrait Society of Reno
10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free and paid options available — Engage with the local art community through exhibitions and workshops.
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