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Reno
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to delays in SNAP payments, Catholic Charities offers free hot dinners every weekend from Friday to Sunday and runs a baby formula drive for parents with young children, serving families from across the region. Local Food Group supports the effort by matching donations and hosting a fundraiser at its restaurants—any community member or local business can help those in need. 2NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Nevada will host a busy slate of events this week including curling in South Lake Tahoe, basketball games at Lawlor Events Center, high school football playoffs, and local concerts—while forecasts predict rain midweek and road projects continue to cause delays. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ Veterans will receive a free pancake breakfast with coffee and juice at Sun Valley Neighborhood Center on November 8 at 9 a.m.—the event hosted by the Sun Valley General Improvement District and Washoe County Human Services will also provide veteran and military agency resources. 2NEWS
- ➤ Chef Mark Estee is teaming up with local businesses to launch a campaign called One Table, One Nevada — a drive to help the Food Bank of Northern Nevada support families facing food insecurity. Participating restaurants will display QR codes to collect donations — a measure aimed at easing a shortfall as nearly 48,000 Reno-area residents risk missing food benefits during the upcoming holiday season. 2NEWS
- ➤ Tom Dolan, a well-known Reno community icon and founder of Dolan Auto Group, is being honored with his floragraph on the One Legacy Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena this January. Family and friends gathered today at Dolan Lexus to complete his tribute — a symbol of his organ donation legacy — as his sons said his memory continues to inspire the local community. KRNV
- ➤ Residents at a Sparks rental complex at 2nd St. and Victorian Ave. reported unsafe conditions such as broken showers, faulty electric outlets, and pest infestations — leaving them trapped by high financial barriers — while repairs remain unaddressed. Inspectors noted issues like exposed wires and falling ceiling tiles, and the landlord has not provided aid. KRNV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Treasury said open enrollment for the prepaid tuition program has begun—letting families choose from different payment plans to lock in in-state tuition until April 15. The program has helped over 9,400 students attend more than 325 colleges and now offers a referral deal that gives both referrers and new account holders a $100 gift card once the requirements are met. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Housing Division’s Weatherization Assistance Program offers energy efficiency upgrades to eligible homeowners and renters to lower utility bills—upgrades include air sealing, insulation, and LED lighting. The program is available to families earning 200 percent or less of the federal poverty level across several counties. 2NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews are widening and repaving Highway 395 near North McCarran Blvd and are causing overnight lane shifts and ramp closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Nov. 8—motorists will detour via Oddie Boulevard as work continues through mid-2026. 2NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Sparks will see lane reductions to one lane each way from Springland Drive to Baring Blvd starting mid November as crews begin the next phase of an $86 million widening project plus install new retaining walls and relocate utilities. The work will continue until January with speed limits set at 30 mph for safety while detours and transit changes are in place. KRNV
- ➤ On November 3rd at 8 a.m., the Reno Housing Authority opened permanent waitlists for public housing and project-based assistance programs (including Pilgrims Rest for seniors and Silverada Manor) while keeping the Section 8 voucher waitlist closed amid the ongoing government shutdown. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will start construction on West Fourth Street on Wednesday to widen sidewalks, improve lighting, add ADA ramps and new traffic signals, and connect bike and scooter paths as part of the Biggest Little Bike Network (a $7.2 million project). 2NEWS
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Networking and Business Tour at Glory Cloud Coffee
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters — Free entry — Enjoy a unique mid-morning networking experience while exploring local business at a charming coffee venue.
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Reno Gem & Mineral Society Artisan Craft Fair
10 AM – 4 PM — Reno Town Mall — Free entry — Discover unique artisan crafts and local gems at this vibrant fair.
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KRS-One Concert
9 p.m. — The Alpine — Ticket details available — Experience the legendary hip-hop artist KRS-One live in Reno.
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Laugh Factory Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Laugh Factory At Silver Legacy — Tickets from $92 — Experience an evening of laughter with performers from the renowned Laugh Factory.
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Dragon Lights Reno 2025
4-8 p.m. — Wilbur D. May Arboretum — VIP packages available — Experience an immersive festival of lights with exclusive VIP offerings.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 20 years of Avatar with a live orchestral performance and cinematic experience through fan-favorite moments.
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Cheap Trick Live
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of legendary rock band Cheap Trick.
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Royal Father-Daughter Ball
6-9 p.m. — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — Ticket required — Create magical memories with dancing, sweet treats, and a prize drawing at this cherished Reno tradition.
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Dragon Lights Reno 2025
6-10 p.m. — Wilbur D. May Arboretum — Admission details not specified — Experience the magic of illuminated displays themed 'Odyssey of Waves' in a beautiful garden setting.
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Dragon Lights Reno 2025
5-8 p.m. — Wilbur D. May Arboretum — Ticket prices vary — Experience stunning light displays themed around the Odyssey of Waves in a beautiful garden setting.
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