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- 1University launches animal science program to build livestock workforce●Animal Science Program to develop workforce for animal-related industries and livestock production
The University of Nevada, Reno has announced an Animal Science Program aimed at developing a skilled workforce for animal-related industries and livestock production. The initiative is designed to train students for careers across the livestock and agricultural sectors. The announcement is drawing attention from those following agricultural education and rural workforce development efforts in the region.
- 2Reno Startup Week returns for its fourth year▼Reno Startup Week returns for its fourth year, connecting local entrepreneurs
Reno Startup Week has returned for its fourth year, bringing together local entrepreneurs for networking, panels and resources aimed at strengthening the region's startup community. Local news coverage highlights the event's role in connecting founders and supporting Reno's growing business ecosystem.
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A candidate in the Reno mayoral race is facing a campaign finance complaint, according to local reporting from KOLO 8 News Now. Details of who filed the complaint and what specific violations are alleged have not been made widely available yet, but the filing lands during an active mayoral campaign and could complicate the candidate's run.
- 4Truckee Meadows Fire restores curbside chipping program▼Truckee Meadows Fire brings back curbside chipping program
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District has brought back its curbside chipping program, allowing residents to have wildfire-prone brush and yard debris chipped at no cost. The service, aimed at reducing fire risk around homes in the Reno-Tahoe area, was a popular defensible-space measure before being paused. Local coverage highlights its return as good news for neighborhoods in fire-prone Washoe County.
- 5BendreTheGiant Joins Offbeat Music Festival 2026 Lineup●Reno Gazette Journal Events - BendreTheGiant: Offbeat Music Festival 2026
The Reno Gazette Journal's events listing shows BendreTheGiant appearing at the Offbeat Music Festival in 2026. The festival, held in the Reno area, is known for its eclectic, offbeat lineups, and the addition of the act is now part of its published 2026 schedule. Details on dates, venue and supporting acts remain limited in the announcement so far.
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Reno Startup Week is taking place, with coverage referencing GMR. The event brings together entrepreneurs, investors and community organizers for sessions on building companies in northern Nevada. Details about specific speakers, schedules or GMR's exact role have not been widely reported, and reaction so far appears limited to local coverage.
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Sparks Police in Nevada have arrested a man on an open murder charge, according to local news reports. Few details have been released about the suspect, the victim, or the circumstances of the killing. An open murder charge allows prosecutors to pursue first- or second-degree murder depending on evidence presented. The case is likely to develop as authorities release more information.
- 8Washoe County lays out key dates for 2026 elections▼Washoe County 2026 election: Key dates for mail ballots, early voting and Election Day
Washoe County, Nevada, has published the key dates for the 2026 election cycle, covering when mail ballots go out, the early voting window, and Election Day. The county registrar's guidance helps voters plan ahead for the primaries and general election. Local outlet This Is Reno highlighted the schedule, giving residents in Reno and surrounding areas a single reference point for voting deadlines.
- 9Trial in Anna Scott murder case pushed to 2027▼Trial in Anna Scott murder case pushed to 2027, court records show
Court records show the trial in the Anna Scott murder case has been postponed to 2027, according to the Reno Gazette Journal. The delay means the case, already years after the killing, will take even longer to reach a verdict, likely frustrating those following the proceedings. No public explanation for the postponement has been reported.