Our Town Reno
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Our Town Reno
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A hub for reporting about #humansofreno #socialjustice housing and other hyperlocal matters out of #RenoNevada DM if you have story tip or want #followback
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November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
From the Streets to the Strings: “Bonez” Strums His Own Sounds in Reno www.ourtownreno.com/our-stories-...
October 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Sign of the times at the No Kings rally today in Reno, one of 2500 gatherings across the country against what protesters are denouncing as increasingly authoritarian and militarized policies coming from the federal government. #renoprotest #renoactivism
October 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Local Resident Pleads for Justice in Deadly June Shooting Near TMCC and Honors Killed Teenager www.ourtownreno.com/our-citizens...
October 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A student at UNR said they ripped down these two white power stickers yesterday that they had found plastered on a light pole outside of Sierra Hall and on a sign outside of Peavine Hall, after taking these photos.
October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Find our latest Our Town Reno Substack here for a recap of our recent reporting and to find out what we have to say about growing hate in our community, while thanking those with constructive comments about how to make Reno a better place: ourtownreno.substack.com/p/cycling-fo...
September 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Find out which local group has regularly trolled us, which profession is highest paid, which jobs have more satisfaction than others locally and which less, all in our latest Substack, hailing local workers on this Labor Day weekend: ourtownreno.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Was anyone caught in the crosshairs of police and the state cybersecurity attack this week?
Besides the DMV, how has the statewide services outage affected you personally?
August 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Denice Roland-Hernandez was arrested today after an early morning hit and run on Wells which killed a cyclist.

The crash was reported around 4:40 a.m. on the 1300 block of North Wells.

After identifying the suspect vehicle, detectives found it and reported the arrest.
August 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Reno PD Statement Concerning the Two Men in Green Pick Truck Detained Last Week by Masked Group www.ourtownreno.com/our-stories-...
August 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What do you think of the conversations surrounding the new Cracker Barrel logo, and in terms of food and experience have you tried the Reno location on 5th street and if so how was it?
August 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A report indicates the cost to fight the Rancho Fire caused by a person grinding metal north of Cold Springs has already exceeded $650,000.

Firefighters say the blaze which reached over 1400 acres is now 50 percent contained with crews monitoring and securing containment lines.
August 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Historical Reno Tattoo Shop Faces Barrage of Negative Reviews Following Social Media Posts on Nazi Tattoo www.ourtownreno.com/our-stories-...
August 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Photos sent in to us above and near the #ranchofire on which “crews made excellent progress on the fire overnight taking advantage of cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and light wind conditions." It was last estimated at 700 acres. An evacuate now red zone remains.
August 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What does Reno Need Right Now? Locals Respond. Find their answers in our latest Substack which also has a recap of our recent reporting. ourtownreno.substack.com/p/what-does-...
August 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Martin Amba from Amba Martial Arts Sentenced Today to 10-25 Years for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault on Child
August 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A 33 Minute Difference in Reno High Vandalism Case
July 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Will Reno Forcibly Hospitalize Unhoused Neighbors Following White House Executive Order?
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A protest is being organized tomorrow night outside Greater Nevada Field to coincide with a scheduled Reno Aces Faith and Family Night.
July 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
While Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill plans to run for governor in 2026 as a Democratic candidate, what do you think her odds are at winning the Democratic primary and then overall race?
July 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The view from a local backyard tonight ... sent in by @diehltimes4 on Instagram #renosky #renosunset #renonv
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Reno PD Confirms Gruesome Find of Two Bodies at Tahoe Motel on 4th Street. Details in screenshot:
July 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A John Lewis inspired Good Trouble Lives On protest is taking place both in Reno and Carson City on July 17th for the “end of executive overreach and the protection of our democracy,” according to organizers.
July 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Charges Announced in Reno High Vandalism. Details in screenshot:
July 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#FreeGaza messaging spotted here in Reno at the Wells Ave exit off of I80. #thingsyouseeinreno #renoprotest
July 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM