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'A monumental amount of rock and earth' came down in Wilson Canyon rockslide

Officials are describing the rockslide that has closed Lyon County's Wilson Canyon indefinitely as "a monumental amount of rock and earth."

 

Burning Man sues BLM over approval of geothermal project in Gerlach

Burning Man and several Nevada conservation groups are suing the BLM for approving a geothermal exploration project proposed by Ormat for the Gerlach area.

 

Reno events continue COVID-19 pandemic recovery with return of Wild Sheep Show expo

The 2023 Sheep Show also marks a return to in-person attendance for the expo after it switched to virtual events during the pandemic.

 

Ask the RGJ: Why is there trash along Interstate 80? One big reason: NDOT staff shortage

NDOT has a 70% vacancy rate in its road crew for I-80 from the California border to east of Sparks. And trash blows out of vehicles going to the dump.

 

Washoe County School District teachers say they have been attacked, physically threatened

Teachers and the head of the teacher's union say violence and verbal attacks are happening to teachers across the district every day.

 

Watch: Learn about Midtown Reno

Learn about Midtown Reno from the RGJ's Evan Haddad.

 

Midtown, Reno: A business graveyard or the boomtown of Washoe County?

Midtown has been a boon for some entrepreneurs who recognized the opportunity and got in on the ground floor. For others, success has not come easily.

 

WCSD superintendent explains the imperfect process of calling a snow day

The school district will delay or cancel school when weather conditions turn dangerous. But sometimes it's not an easy call to make.

 

Council unanimously approves 1st woman as Reno police chief

Kathryn Nance will be the city's 21st police chief, replacing Jason Soto.

 

Demolition permit filed for former Suzies adult store on Kietzke Lane

After nearly three decades, the former Suzies adult store will be playing a new role as a gas station.

 

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