Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters reported on August 17th that the Rancho Fire is 50% contained after burning 1,400 acres north of Cold Springs—investigators say the blaze was sparked by metal grinding and crews are securing fire lines amid windy conditions. 2NEWS
- ➤ A structure fire broke out on August 17th at 9:46 a.m. near the intersection of Wrondel and Linden, engulfing a condemned double-wide trailer — firefighters responded to contain the blaze while investigators looked into the cause and no injuries were reported. KRNV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Angel Martinez—killed in a recent GSR shooting—was memorialized today by family, friends and community members in Reno. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the National Automobile Museum in Reno is hosting the fourth Museum Cup event from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—the Rodeo Mustang Club features a Reno Mustang Club display where attendees vote for their favorite cars. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Freshmen start life at UNR today as over 4,000 students join NevadaFIT to ease their transition into college — they look forward to campus events like football games and making new friends. Tristan Bohen, an international student raised in Reno for nine years, said he values the support and vibrant community available at the university. KRNV
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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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