Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, Reno Firefighters responded to a structure fire off Lewis Drive and contained the blaze to a living room with no injuries reported—officials are investigating the cause. 2NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a fire north of Reno — near Doyle in Lassen County as reports came in on August 29. 2NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year on Aug. 29—its parent company said more work was needed to restructure debt and adjust fleet size. The move may lead to fewer flights in Reno where the airline currently offers a nonstop service to Las Vegas. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ Residence Inn by Marriott Reno South opened today at 13105 S. Virginia St near the Tamarack Casino and Shayden Summit mall in south Reno; it is owned by the Carano and Pegram families and managed with Azul Hospitality. The hotel offers 128 extended-stay rooms with kitchenettes, free breakfast, and amenities (including a fitness center and laundry service) for both long-term guests and business travelers. Reno Gazette Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 29, 2025, many people attended the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off in Sparks—an event that featured rib cooking contests and drew a large crowd. Reno Gazette Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nevada Highway Patrol is deploying more troopers this weekend—extra enforcement will help deter impaired driving during local events. 2NEWS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Reno Aces pitcher Casey Kelly visited several patients at Renown Children's Hospital today (he signed autographs, took pictures, and shared jokes with the children) as part of the Reno Aces Foundation outreach. 2NEWS
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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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