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Heavy snow, road closures and power outages; perfect storm of winter weather events led up to Jeremy Renner's accident.

Demand for lithium is expected to triple by 2030. Lithium Nevada says its project is the only one on the drawing board that can help meet the demand.

Third wettest storm in Reno history caused widespread outages. On Thursday, 100 still without power six days later.

On Thursday, officials identified Michael Haight, a 42-year-old man who sold insurance for a business in Cedar City, as the suspect, having taken his own life after killing his seven family members.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating to see if the snowplow that ran over"Avengers" star Jeremy Renner malfunctioned.

Protesters from Reno, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, Austin and more gather in solidarity against the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Reno, NV.

Stockton's Kathryn Nance has been nominated to serve as Reno's next chief of police. If appointed, she would be the city's first female chief.

The 170-unit Element by Westin hotel is the latest amenity to open at the Reno Experience District project.

More than 8 million people who live in the San Francisco Bay Area should limit travel, the regional National Weather Service office warned. Updates

Nevada basketball takes on Colorado St. at Lawlor Events Center in Reno on Jan. 4, 2023.