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Written By: Farah Vitale A bionic suit could change the future for paraplegics, at least temporarily. The machine, called an exoskeleton, is a set of bionic feet, legs and hips that are connected to one another. It helps people with spinal injuries move around. Researchers shared their work with the exoskeleton system while at the…

Written By: Farah Vitale On Friday, a small crowd gathered to dedicate a very special mural to a woman named Dori Barmettler. She lost her 15-year-old daughter Makayla to a car accident two and a half years ago. Barmettler ended up making one of the hardest decisions a mother can make. She donated her daughter’s organs. So by doing…

Written By: Farah Vitale The Reno-Tahoe area is updating their brand! As we know, Reno is continuing to progress and now holds a totally new perspective from residents. The new brand is: Ambition. Grit. Adventure. These themes were as part of “The Great Contrast” representing more millennials in the area. They see them as sort…

Written By: Farah Vitale Reno River Fest went well this weekend much to the surprise of many. The Truckee River is running high and historically fast right now, about 6,000 cubic feet per second. That’s about five times what’s normal for this time of year. A very rare sight for many who have lived in…

Written By: Farah Vitale Apple is working to expand it’s data center east of Reno by investing $1 billion dollars! Reno City Council happily agreed to a deal for Google to invest millions of dollars in sales tax abatements for the data center at the Reno Technology Park. It’s located in the Truckee River canyon east…

Written By: Farah Vitale Proterra will begin the first tests in the U.S. of auto driving technology for large transit vehicles in Reno. Proterra makes electric buses backed by Silicon Valley venture investors. They want to find out whether they can use this system, created by the University of Nevada, Reno, in public transportation. This…

Written By: Farah Vitale The Discovery Museum has made a new program for autistic kids. It is hard for autistic kids to socialize in loud places. This is a huge struggle for parents, finding a way to let their child play while enjoying themselves. Once a month, the museum will hold an event just for…

Written By: Farah Vitale Washoe County Commissioners have voted to start building an Olympic-sized ice skating rink in South Reno. On April 25th, the county approved negotiations to secure land for the rink at the South Reno Valleys Complex next to the South Valleys Library. The rink will also be NHL regulated. This will come…

Written by: Farah Vitale Chick-Fil-A will be opening in South Reno on May 25th. This will be the third Nevada location for the popular chicken spot. The first three places opened up in metro Las Vegas earlier this year. Ryan Smith, the franchise owner of Chick-Fil-A, is working to expand the restaurant across the country…

Written By: Farah Vitale Finbomb Sushi Burrito & Poke Bar is giving Reno a refreshing alternative to the many local all-you-can-eat sushi spots. This unique place is new to Midtown Reno with a trendy new way to get your sushi fix. Finbomb Sushi Burrito & Poke Bar offers both build your own sushi burritos and…