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Syrian refugees open Reno business and dream of college for their children

The Mustafa family fled war-torn Syria a decade ago. Last month, they opened their own Middle Eastern market in south Reno.

 

71-year-old man dies of possible heat exposure at Golden Canyon trailhead, officials say

The 71-year-old, identified as Steve Curry of Los Angeles, passed away at a trailhead in Death Valley National Park as temperatures soared to 121°F.

 

National kitchen and bath company ZLINE expands Reno warehouse and HQ

ZLINE, whose products are sold in retailers such as Home Depot and Costco, is also planning to further expand its Northern Nevada operations.

 

Reno-Tahoe International Airport hits 15-year high for passenger count

Passenger traffic at the Reno airport for the first half of this year is the highest since 2008.

 

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Nevada; no damage or injuries immediately reported

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Nevada early Wednesday morning. No damage or injures were immediately reported.

 

New online comment system launched for Washoe County Commission meetings

The platform allows commenters to vote whether they "support," "oppose" or are "neutral" on an agenda item, and others can easily see their comments.

 

1 dead in tour bus crash near Lake Tahoe

An Amador Stage Lines tour bus with 17 passengers was traveling west on U.S. 50 when it collided with an SUV traveling south on State Route 28.

 

'It will be Las Vegas times 10': PKWY Tavern at Reno City Center gets gaming license

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved a non-restricted gaming license for the PKWY Tavern project inside Reno City Center.

 

Tuesday evening SpaceX launch could be visible from Reno

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink internet satellites is scheduled to launch from southern California's Vandenberg Space Force Base.

 

Southern Nevada balks at higher NV Energy rates for disaster preparedness in north

Critics also point to what they deem wasteful spending, including meal and lodging expenditures.

 

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