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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews rescued a horse today from a backyard swimming pool in Reno—using a backhoe to remove the animal, which is now covered in blankets. Reno Gazette Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Google launched a new feature on August 12 that lets residents add Reno Gazette Journal as a preferred source—this update allows users to refresh their search results and see more RGJ articles in Top Stories. Reno Gazette Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Claude King, a local sex trafficker, was found guilty on seven counts including charges of sex trafficking, living on earnings of a prostitute with force, domestic battery with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, and dissuading a person from testifying—sentencing is set for October 15 with a potential range of 22 to 55 years in prison. KRNV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Rock City entrance gate reopened today after weekend storms, letting Burners from Reno travel to Burning Man—officials said wait times on County Route 34 are expected to reach 6 to 8 hours while the BRC airport will open mid-day if the weather improves. 2NEWS
- ➤ Burning Man festival gates reopened early Monday after inclement weather forced a temporary closure, and Reno attendees boarded Burner Express Bus to travel to Black Rock City while the BRC airport remained closed until mid-day. Wait times from the 8-mile playa entrance were 6 to 8 hours while organizers warned that unstable weather will persist for two more days — prompting caution among festival-goers. KRNV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue is launching a free curbside chipping service for eligible Washoe County residents who are disabled, low-income, or older. The service runs from October 11 to 19 and applications must be submitted by September 30 with strict guidelines—only green waste 8 inches or smaller is accepted. KRNV
- ➤ State offices paused in-person services Monday after a network security incident disrupted systems, and Nevada residents may notice slow websites and phone lines as officials work to restore operations — 911 remains available for emergencies. Reno Gazette Journal
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Thievery Corporation Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Check local listings for prices — Experience a vibrant live performance that blends global influences and genres in a unique musical journey.
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Anthony Green in Concert
7:30-9:00 PM — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $30.00 – $41.23 — Experience the emotive sounds of Anthony Green and his fellow artists live on stage.
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Great Reno Balloon Race
3:30 AM - 12:00 AM — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — Free entry — Experience the world's largest free hot-air ballooning festival illuminating the skies over Reno.
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Auto Glass Week
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Check for updates — A premier gathering of auto glass professionals advancing the industry.
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Bailey Zimmerman Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience country music's rising star with his sensational hits and electrifying performance.
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