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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Empowerment Center—serving people and families in substance-abuse treatment—celebrated its expanded housing option, which will soon offer more support and resources for clients. The center plans to add further services as the need for stable housing grows. 2NEWS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was injured in a house fire on Fieldcrest Drive in Sparks on Thursday night — firefighters responded with four engines, one truck and a battalion chief while REMSA sent two ambulances. 2NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on Veterans Parkway in Reno left one person dead and two injured, and deputies responded at (10:45 a.m.) as the sheriff’s major accident team began investigating the cause. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ Riley Bawcom and Ashley Decarie were arrested on July 16 in Reno after detectives found them with a stolen Toyota Tacoma and evidence linking Bawcom to a $600 ammunition theft at Cabela’s—Bawcom now faces multiple charges while Decarie is booked on controlled substance possession and larceny. KRNV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lightning-sparked Hot Canyon Fire was reported 75% contained — covering just under 13,000 acres, according to officials. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill that slashes $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funds and sent it to the House, and if approved and signed then PBS Reno and KUNR will lose about 17 percent of their federal funding—potentially impacting local news and rural outreach with changes taking effect on September 30. The stations plan to boost fundraising efforts and adjust their operations to cover the shortfall. 2NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department will distribute over 1,500 backpacks and school supplies to local children at the Boys and Girls Club on 9th Street (as part of the 6th annual Christmas in July event). The event will also feature carnival games for students and offer resources for parents. KUNR
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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.
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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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Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Bird — Tickets $58.66-$111.16 — Enjoy a night of bluegrass with Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band plus a special guest.
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Space Laces Concert
9 PM – 2 AM — Cargo Concert Hall — 18+ Event, Full Bar for 21+ — Experience a night of electrifying music with Space Laces live in Reno.
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Annual Wing Fest
1-2:30 p.m. — Silver Legacy Resort Casino — Enjoy a wing-tasting extravaganza with award-winning chefs serving over 20,000 pounds of wings.
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Summer Camp for Kids: Gamer Week
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Playful Potter — Weekly rate $275 or daily rate $65 — A creative art camp for kids aged 5-13 featuring engaging themes and activities.
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The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John
8-9 p.m. — Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience the greatest hits of piano-rock legends Billy Joel and Elton John featuring Michael Cavanaugh.
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Portrait Society of Reno
10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free and paid options available — Celebrate local art and community creativity at this vibrant event.
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Hot August Nights Classic Car Festival
Evening hours — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Check website for details — Experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with classic cars and cruise the iconic strip.
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Julian Marley & The Uprising Live
7-10:30 p.m. — The Alpine — Ticketed event — Experience reggae royalty Julian Marley and his band for a night of vibrant music in Reno.
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