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The first electric car charging station arrives along U.S. Highway 95 in Beatty, making the journey across Nevada even smoother. On March 1, Governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval drove an electric car with a bright Nevada Department of Transportation logo into Beatty, NV and plugged the Ford Focus into a charging port. “See,” he said to the cheering…

As 2015 draws to a close, the lease on the non-profit Sky Tavern ski program will be looked at closer. Sky Tavern volunteer run junior ski program, at Reno’s Sky Tavern ski area has “taught tens of thousand of Nevada kids to ski and snowboard.”  Mike Livak, general manager of Squaw Alpine Ski Holdings, credits…

Reno-Tahoe International Airport passenger numbers increase for the fifth month in a row. Reno’s growing economy and booming housing market may be responsible for the increase in passengers seen at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) in the last year. October 2015 saw a 10.9 percent increase in passenger travel compared to October 2014, and over…

EDAWN: Reno is quickly connecting itself to Silicon Valley. With Reno now being home to the two largest data centers in the world, it is quickly becoming a data mecca within the Northern Nevada region, and has made Nevada “the most connected state in the country.” From Switch to Flirtey and Apple to eBay, Reno’s future is…

Cassie Ramone and Train have got your music selections covered this Christmas. Cassie Ramone: “Christmas in Reno” Cassie Ramone was once the singer and guitarist for the band Vivian Girls, and has is releasing her Christmas album, “Christmas in Reno” December 11 presented by Burger Records, making it perfect for stocking stuffers. On Saturday December 12th,…

Reno’s downtown isn’t the only thing lighting up the skyline this holiday season. This December, with the chilly weather and holiday spirit upon us, light-seeing is the season’s go-to evening family activity! Enjoying hot cocoa or cider and checking out all of the spectacular holiday lights in Reno is just the thing to spark a…

What better way to start your weekend than in the brisk air at a local pumpkin patch? The weather might be cooling off, which is perfect fall weather for choosing that perfect pumpkin and enjoying the crisp Northern Nevada air. These local pumpkin spots offer everything from pumpkins to train rides and animals to corn…

Come celebrate the Silver State! At the largest statehood celebration in the country, you can come and celebrate the admission of the Silver State into the Union on October 31, 1864. Nevada Day is a state holiday that falls on the last Friday of October each year and in addition to that, this year we are lucky…

The 28th franchise of the United Soccer League is coming to the Biggest Little City. In March of 2017 Aces Stadium will be home to both professional baseball and professional soccer teams. The $2 million dollar expansion to the current stadium is coming courtesy of Aces co-owner Herb Simon who believes that this franchise will…

UBER is back in Reno, and this time it’s here to stay. To all the eager Reno-ites that downloaded the Uber app in hopes of finding a ride home, the time has come! Whether you are heading downtown, catching a flight at Reno-Tahoe International airport, or just needing a safe ride home, Uber has got you covered.…