RENO NEVADA

May 09 2026POLITICS

City Cuts Permitting Rules to Boost New Music Spots

Reno’s planning board decided on Thursday to try a new rule that makes it easier for fresh music venues to open in downtown and Midtown. The plan removes the need for a conditional‑use permit when a new business wants to host indoor live shows after 11 p. m. The city still requires permits for outdo

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Reno’s soccer team faces a year-long wait for its new home

Reno’s upcoming professional soccer team won’t step onto the field until 2028, pushing back its first season by a full year. The delay comes as the stadium and surrounding entertainment district slowly take shape in South Reno. Work begins this fall after permits are approved, but the original 2027

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Apr 23 2026WEATHER

Nevada’s 2026 Summer Weather: What the Forecast Hints At

Nevada’s weather is famous for throwing surprises, even in summer. One day might feel like a desert oven, and the next could bring sudden rain or even snow in the mountains. Many locals joke that stepping outside without checking the forecast first is like playing weather roulette. The Old Farmer’s

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Nevada's path forward depends on smart investments now

Nevada families today face a serious squeeze between rising costs and stagnant wages. Many working households wonder if homeownership, starting a business, or saving for the future will ever be realistic options again. This struggle isn't new for Nevada—decades ago, families built the state's infras

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Mar 24 2026HEALTH

Nevada Health Plans Miss a Key Piece: No PPO Options

Nevada’s health marketplace offers only narrow‑network plans, leaving residents without Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) choices. This gap hurts people with chronic illnesses who need frequent specialist care and expensive medications. Without PPOs, patients must travel within tight geograp

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Mar 21 2026FINANCE

Prediction Markets Face Legal Pushback Across States

Nevada has hit a prediction market platform with a two-week ban, stopping people from trading on sports, elections, and entertainment outcomes without proper licenses. Courts will soon decide if this pause turns permanent while legal fights rage on. The company involved calls these contracts financi

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Nevada Battles Unlicensed Sports Prediction Site

Nevada’s gaming authorities have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a company that runs an online platform where people bet on sports and other events. The state says Kalshi is operating without the required licenses and is letting people under 21 place bets, both of which break Nevada law. The case

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Nevada Takes Legal Action to Stop Kalshi’s Sports Betting Platform

Nevada gaming officials have filed a lawsuit to prevent Kalshi, an online prediction market, from offering contracts that let residents bet on sports like football and basketball. The case is part of a larger fight over whether state regulators can oversee companies that allow financial bets through

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Reno's Big Baseball Bargain: Why a Fresh Deal Matters

Reno's city leaders are looking at a new plan for the Reno Aces baseball team. This isn't just about baseball. It's about money, jobs, and the future of the city. Right now, the deal between the city and the Aces is messy. It's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The city owns the land

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Jan 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Raising Kids in Nevada: A Tough Gig?

Nevada isn't the best place to raise a family. It's near the bottom of the list. Only three states are worse. This is what a recent study found. The study looked at many things. It checked out family fun, health, safety, education, child care, affordability, and money matters. Nevada did okay in fa

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