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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ NDOT said a crash slowed traffic on I-80 east near Lockwood just after 4:45 a.m. near Canyon Road east of Sparks—one lane was closed with no injuries reported and no set time to reopen. 2NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist died early Tuesday at 4:39 a.m. in a hit-and-run crash on North Wells Avenue — near Sadlier Way — and police are searching for a light-colored Chrysler 200 and any witnesses. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ A bicyclist died in a hit-and-run crash on Wells Avenue near Sadlier Way Tuesday morning in Reno—police are investigating a light-colored Chrysler 200 that fled the scene and are asking any witnesses to come forward. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Best in the West Rib Cook-Off starts at the Nugget Casino Resort in downtown Sparks and runs until September 1. The event offers free admission with over two dozen barbecue teams competing for nearly $20,000 — attendees can sample more than 240,000 pounds of St. Louis style pork ribs and enjoy live music from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. KRNV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in Washoe County schools saw record gains in their English and math scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessment test—the largest one-year increase since the 2015-16 school year. The district credited innovative programs that boost student engagement and family involvement with improving outcomes across all groups. KRNV
- ➤ On Tuesday, University of Nevada, Reno held a ribbon cutting for the new John Tulloch Business Building, a 128,000 square foot facility built without state funds. The $140 million building offers classrooms, a trading lab and collaboration rooms to support over 3,500 business majors. 2NEWS
- ➤ UNR held a ribbon‐cutting in the new John Tulloch Business Building's auditorium Tuesday — the 128,000‐square‐foot building offers five floors of classrooms, an auditorium, and a stock trading lab as part of the Gateway Project with the city. UNR President Brian Sandoval said the $155 million facility is a big step for the College of Business — which has grown by 30% over the past decade as students now use new tech and energy‐saving features. KRNV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commissioner Mariluz Garcia announced her re-election bid for the Washoe County Commission District 3 today. An educator and adoptive mother, Garcia has focused on emergency services, behavioral health, and housing issues in Reno, Sparks, and Sun Valley—she plans to continue her work if re-elected. KRNV
- ➤ The City of Reno is seeking public input on proposed zoning changes to ease the opening of childcare facilities and address a local childcare shortage—city staff will host public meetings in September and virtual sessions on October 14 at 12:00 p.m. and October 20 at 5:00 p.m., and residents can submit feedback online until October 30. The proposed changes may remove the Minor Conditional Use Permit requirement to reduce delays and costs for childcare providers. 2NEWS
- ➤ State offices remain closed for a second day due to a network security incident that disrupted key tech systems early Monday morning, according to Governor Lombardo's office—technical teams work to restore services as emergency 911 remains operational. KRNV
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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