Good morning, Reno.

John Herbaugh, a 70-year-old Sparks man, was sentenced to 25 years in prison with parole eligibility after 10 years for drug trafficking after officers stopped him on Feb.22 near Reno—where a K9 alerted them to more than a pound of methamphetamine, cash, and other drugs in his truck.

Sparks Police said Thursday that 26-year-old Dakota Hawver died overnight after a shootout with police days after the mass shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort — investigators are still trying to figure out his motive — as the community reels from the tragedy.

Court documents allege that Izabella Loving, a five-year-old, was locked in a 5-by-5-foot box—built of 2-by-4s and drywall—and beaten repeatedly before she died on April 3 while her parents were arrested on child abuse charges.

Dakota Hawver, 26 — the suspect accused of killing three people and injuring several others during a mass shooting at Grand Sierra Resort on Monday — died overnight after being shot by police.

Hot August Nights is kicking off today at the University of Nevada, Reno—its new main venue since the Grand Sierra Resort begins construction on a new arena.

State officials said new FEMA rules cutting UASI funds and requiring 10% of homeland security grants for border security will leave Nevada with about $3.6 million for emergency projects from an estimated $4 million grant.

The Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee will meet on August 6 to rank proposals+final funding decisions must be completed on August 8 under a very short timeline.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office launched a new program to stop cryptocurrency fraud by asking businesses to display flyers near crypto machines and in breakrooms and by offering fraud awareness training — sheriff and CERT volunteers will visit local businesses to share tips— in an effort to prevent financial losses.

Hot August Nights 2025

Noon – 10 p.m. — Peppermill Resort Spa Casino — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars with cruises, live music, and cash prizes at Reno's iconic automotive festival.

Hot August Nights Featuring John Waite

8:15 p.m.–2:15 a.m. — Nugget Casino Resort — Check event page for costs — Enjoy a vibrant car culture showcase paired with live music by John Waite.

Cowboy Bigfoot and Asphalt Socialites Concert

8 PM — Club Underground — Tickets starting at $5.15 — Experience a night of rock and pop music from local talents.

Sip and Crunch

1-4 p.m. — Nevada Sunset Winery — All proceeds support cleft lip and palate awareness — Indulge in a delightful evening of freeze dried candy and wine pairings.

Picnic in the Park

5-7 p.m. — Bartley Ranch Regional Park — Free entry — Enjoy a wholesome plant-based potluck picnic with community discussions on a plant-based lifestyle.

Portrait Society of Reno

10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free and paid options available — Celebrate the vibrant art scene with local artists in Reno.

Annual Invitational Golf Tournament

8:00 AM shotgun start — Lakeridge Golf Course — Registration opens at 7:00 AM — A competitive day of golf benefiting Family Respite Care of Nevada.

The Emo Night Tour

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — Ticketed event — Experience the best emo songs from bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy in a nostalgic dance atmosphere.

Joe Samba with Wheeland Brothers

8-9:30 p.m. — The Alpine — Tickets from $25.15 — Enjoy a night of great music with Joe Samba and Wheeland Brothers in Reno.

Building Confidence Workshop with Emily Jaenson

3:30-6 p.m. — Zephyr Wine Bar + Bottle — Free entry — Empower yourself with practical tips and leave with a best-selling book on confidence.