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Federal agency given deadline to explain why deadly Nevada wild horse roundup should continue

A judge has asked federal land managers to explain why they should be allowed to continue capturing more than 2,500 wild horses in northeastern Nevada — a roundup opponents say is illegal and has left 31 mustangs dead in 26 days.

 

When does school start in Washoe County, and what are the 2023-24 holidays?

Here's the complete list of days off, holidays, breaks and teacher work days for the upcoming WCSD school year.

 

Second juvenile suspect arrested in double homicide case near UNR

Julian Hutton-Reed, 16, was charged with open murder with a deadly weapon in connection with the Aug. 1 homicides.

 

Gleaning volunteers get your fruit trees' abundance to those in need

With fruit trees producing like crazy this summer, Reno Gleaning Project makes sure the food doesn't go to waste.

 

Troy Driver, suspect in Naomi Irion murder, dies by apparent suicide in jail, Lyon County sheriff announces

Driver was found dead in his cell by apparent asphyxiation. He was alone, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office announced.

 

Watch: Hot August Nights downtown Reno cruise

Car enthusiasts were treated to a classic car cruise in downtown Reno during Hot August Nights on Aug. 4, 2023.

 

Second victim identified in deadly shooting near UNR; teen charged with murder

Stefan Howard Jr., 17, is charged with open murder in the death of Manuel Garcia, 15, and Santiago Rodriguez, 17.

 

$3 million Truckee River improvement to take 'holistic' look at amenities, safety

The city of Reno is "putting its money where its mouth is" with an ambitious plan to improve a 19-mile stretch of the Truckee River.

 

Riverboat Hotel Apartments project in downtown Reno is on hold, developer says

The Riverboat Hotel Apartments project has stalled amid a challenging environment for development, the new owner confirmed late Thursday.

 

Nonpartisan voters now outnumber Democrats, Republicans in Nevada

Nevada is close to having 1.9 million registered voters, what Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar calls a "huge landmark for civic engagment."

 

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