Downtown Reno

People cycle and drive on East Fourth Street, past businesses and warehouses.

Local Stories

ReStore Reno initiative awards matching grants for downtown properties

Ember Braun

29 Reno businesses and properties were chosen for the second round of funding.

A map shows proposed bike routes in downtown Reno, including parts of Fifth Street, Vine Street, Virginia Street, Lake Street and Sinclair Street.

Local Stories

RTC board gives final approval to downtown Reno bike lane network

Bert Johnson

The Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission approved a plan to bring more bike lanes to downtown Reno.

A group of people walks along a cement path. Most are wearing blue or black jackets. There is a police officer and one person is holding a trash picker-upper.

Local Stories

City of Reno implements daily walks within the downtown area

Lucia Starbuck

The City of Reno has implemented daily walks to identify problems and solutions in the downtown area.

A group of protesters, some holding signs, gather in front of Reno’s “Believe” sign. One sign reads “Background check.” Another reads “Gun Owners Demand Gun Safety Laws.”

Politics and Policy

In light of Uvalde, Nevadans join nationwide protests against unchecked firearms

Gustavo Sagrero

Over the weekend, protesters in Reno joined a nationwide effort called “March for Our Lives,” calling for stricter gun laws.

Rev. James Kosko is holding a megaphone in one hand and a written speech from another. He's facing a crowd behind a low fence where an American flag has been hung. A woman holding up a phone recording takes up a portion of the image. In the background are event atendees holding signs decrying the events of January 6th of last year.

Local Stories

Northern Nevadans react to Jan. 6 anniversary

Gustavo Sagrero

Organizers from Indivisible Northern Nevada held what they called a "Vigil for Democracy "in Reno Thursday, reflecting on the attack at the Capitol on January 6th a year ago.

The cathedral complex of St. Thomas Aquainas from the perspective of Arlington and Second Street. To the right of the complex is the skeletal structure of a new building. To the left is a high rise.

Local Stories

Cathedral in downtown Reno nominated for national historic designation

Gustavo Sagrero

The St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral complex in Reno has been nominated to join the National Register of Historic Places.

An image of Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson

KUNR Today: Nevada On Track To Reopen, Assembly Votes To Abolish Death Penalty

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2021.Gov. Sisolak Confident Nevada Can Fully Reopen By June 1By Lucia…

The exterior of Reno City Hall. Police tape and a dumpster are surrounding the entrance. Broken windows are boarded.

Civil Unrest In Reno: May 30 Through June 3

4:55 p.m. | June 3, 2020Acting City of Reno Manager Jason Soto is directing the Reno Police Department to craft a new formal policy where officers must…

Piles of trash stacked up next to a railroad.

Housing

Cleaning Up After A Homeless Camp Is Dismantled

Stephanie Serrano

The City of Reno dismantled an encampment that was home to nearly 175 people after a health violation was issued by the Washoe County Health District.…

Housing

Reno’s Largest Homeless Encampment Dismantled: Home To 175 People

Stephanie Serrano

137 tents that were turned into homes by people living on the streets of Reno were removed by law enforcement on Wednesday, March 4.Editor's note: this…