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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Reno community came together to honor The Melting Pot Emporium, which recently closed—once the only place to buy Burning Man tickets. 2NEWS
- ➤ Relay for Life of Northern Nevada hosted an event for cancer survivors on Aug 16th. Alin Beane attended and spoke with organizers about its importance. 2NEWS
- ➤ A new memorial honoring pets and journalist Guy Clifton was unveiled at Link Piazzo Dog Park in Reno on Aug. 16, 2025—Clifton had been a regular visitor before he passed away in 2024. Reno Gazette Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One adult and two minors were taken to the hospital after a single—vehicle crash along Spanish Springs Road near Vintage Hills Parkway early Saturday morning—Sparks Police suspect driving while intoxicated played a role. 2NEWS
- ➤ Two people died in a single-vehicle crash at U.S. 395 and Lemmon Drive—Nevada State Police said the incident occurred early Saturday morning. 2NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Sparks Police Department arrested three people and issued six tickets during a retail theft operation in partnership with Walmart and Kohl's—recovering about $1,034 of stolen merchandise and charging individuals with offenses including petit larceny and resisting. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vendors gathered at Z Bar in Reno on August 16 to celebrate National Black-Owned Businesses Month. The pop-up shop showcased local black-owned brands—offering a space for entrepreneurs to share their work. 2NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters report the Rancho Fire north of Cold Springs is 25% contained as they secure fire lines and mop up hotspots amid breezy conditions—evacuations have been lifted and authorities say the blaze was started by an individual grinding metal, with the investigation ongoing. 2NEWS
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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.
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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.
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Joe Samba with Wheeland Brothers
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Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Victorian Square — Free entry — Celebrate barbecue culture with top pitmasters and free concerts at this annual rib competition.
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Off the Rails Summer Concert Series
6-10 p.m. — Locomotion Plaza — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of local and regional musical talents under the stars in a laid-back atmosphere.
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