'Human-caused' Garson Fire in Verdi grows to 150 acres overnight - Reno news - NewsLocker (2024)

A fire started in Verdi Sunday night is contained at 10 percent

Majority of Americans support labor unions, new poll finds. See what else the data shows.

88% percent of people younger than 30 say they support labor unions, according to recent poll. Here's what else the data shows.

Garth Brooks' sports-themed Tailgate Radio hits TuneIn in time for college football

Garth Brooks launched his second station on the TuneIn streaming service: Tailgate Radio. It's music for football fans' pre- and post-game parties.

Ford will issue software update to address 'ear piercing' noises coming from speakers on these models

In the coming weeks, Ford will issue an on-air software update to address the noise complaints made by about 100 customers.

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Reno's Davidson Academy tops in Nevada, No. 4 nationwide in US News best high schools list

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday published its 2023-24 rankings of the best high schools in America, and Nevada schools performed well overall.

Seven Circles activist group releases statement on police response to Burning Man blockade

Seven Circles released a statement in response to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Rangers driving through a blockade that was halting Burning Man traffic.

Burning Man 2023 population growing in Black Rock Desert: 54,000 and counting

Burning Man is now home to 11th largest city in Nevada as thousands of "burners" continue flocking into the Black Rock Desert north of Reno.

Watch: Burning Man 2023 gets underway

USA Today's Trevor Hughes reports from the playa as Burning Man 2023 gets underway.

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Northern Nevada's Redwood Materials raises more than $1 billion for battery business

Redwood Materials, which continues to expand its Tahoe Reno Industrial Center battery materials campus, has now raised nearly $2 billion in equity.

What comes first: violence or guns?

Pat Hickey writes: It's hard to decide which caused the other when it comes to the relationship between violence and guns in America.

Nevada's No. 1 in cremation. What's behind the trend?

America's increasingly transient nature has been fueling a growing nationwide trend toward cremation that's been especially acute in Nevada.

Labor Day weekend: 14 things to do in Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada

Why wait til the weekend? 14 suggestions for festivals, concerts, baseball, farmers markets, fireworks and a drone show, starting ... now!

Wolf Pack announce starting quarterback for USC game; Carson Strong back with Nevada

Nevada football coach Ken Wilson announced that Brendon Lewis will be the starting quarterback when Nevada plays at Southern California on Saturday.

Update: Officials ID suspect killed in incident with tribal police officer

Jurisdiction of criminal investigations on tribal land is "full of caveats and exceptions," according to the FBI.

Nevada police investigating woman fatally hit on I-80 Sunday night

The driver of the third vehicle to strike the woman's body is cooperating with authorities

Burning Man weather outlook: Temps expected to cool after Monday

Burners can expect temperatures to cool after today.

What did the "Nevada Way" get us during the 2023 legislative session?

Laura Marin writes: In 2023, it was clear Lombardo's "Nevada Way" was the same old good ol' boy way: shoveling taxpayer money to the wealthiest.

Artist April Bey talks about fantasy and undercover aliens in "Atlantica, The Gilda Region"

Artist April Bey introduces us to her new installation "Atlantica, The Gilda Region" at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno on Aug. 25, 2023.

Football scores: Damonte Ranch, Reno, Carson, Douglas and Truckee pick up wins

Damonte Ranch raced out to a 35-0 lead and beat North Valleys, 42-7 on Friday night.

Black Rock City takes shape in Nevada desert a day before Burning Man begins

Thousands of workers on playa preparing for the official start of Burning Man on Sunday

Photos: Damonte Ranch football defeats North Valleys

Damonte Ranch football defeats North Valleys 42-7 on Aug. 25, 2023.

Pyramid Lake Tribal Police officer killed in line of duty

Officer Anthony Francone was attempting to stop a fleeing suspect when he was hit by the suspect's car.

Study: More than 90 percent of teachers spend out of pocket for back-to-school supplies

A new study found that 90% of teachers are spending to set up their classrooms as school begins. And 16% of teachers work a second job to support their education career.

A 5-year-old's lemonade stand in Seattle raised over $17,000 for victims of Maui wildfires

Edison Juel's lemonade stand fundraiser on Saturday helped raise over $17,000 for victims of the devasting wildfires in Lahaina Maui. Here's how it came about.

When the family pet was dying, 'I just lost it.' What to do when it's time to say goodbye

Aug. 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Here's how to help children prepare for loss of a pet and how to remember them after they're gone.

Highlights from the Damonte Ranch win over North Valleys

Damonte Ranch beat North Valleys, 42-7, on Friday at North Valleys. Here are a few highlights from the game.

Michelle Laxalt, political consultant and mother of Adam Laxalt, dies at 69

Michelle Laxalt, longtime political consultant, daughter of U.S. Sen. Paul Laxalt and mother of ex-Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, died Aug. 19.

Sparks council rejects $600k buyout of city manager, seeks to terminate employment instead

With no comment from Sparks Council members, they voted unanimously to reject the $600k buyout deal. No date has been set yet to consider termination.

Burning Man fashion experts at Junkee share tips for playa-perfect outfits

There's more to Burning Man outfits than you might think.

Civilian pilot flies into restricted area near President Joe Biden's Lake Tahoe vacation

Two fighter jets dispensed flares to get the attention of a pilot who flew into a restricted area near where President Joe Biden is vacationing.