Culture—July 31, 2025

On the evening of July 30, 2025, Reno’s flagship Artown Festival drew to a close after completing its milestone 30th-anniversary edition. With over 650 events staged across more than 100 venues, this year’s program represented the most expansive lineup in Artown’s history. The city was transformed into a dynamic cultural canvas, hosting everything from open-air...

Business—July 31, 2025

Nevada is experiencing a notable boost in high-tech startup activity, fueled by growing venture capital investment and public-private collaboration across battery energy storage and AI-driven technologies. According to leaders from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, UNLV, and the Electrify Nevada Accelerator, new startups are gaining traction in sectors like clean energy, AI infrastructure, medical...

Culture—July 30, 2025

The Nevada Arts Festival 2025, held in Reno from July 26-28, has been hailed as one of the most successful and culturally significant events in the state’s history. With a record-breaking turnout, over 30,000 visitors from across Nevada and beyond gathered to celebrate the state’s vibrant arts scene. This year’s festival showcased the rich diversity...

Business—July 30, 2025

Tesla, the electric vehicle and clean energy powerhouse, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its Gigafactory in Nevada, one of the company’s largest production facilities. In a statement released on July 29, 2025, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla will invest a staggering $2.5 billion to enhance the Gigafactory’s production capacity. This move is expected...

Culture—July 29, 2025

Marvel Studios chose not to host its traditional Hall H panel at San Diego Comic‑Con in 2025, marking a departure from its long-standing presence at the convention. Instead, the studio turned its promotional focus toward The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which premiered during the same weekend to early critical praise and strong box-office performance. This...

Business—July 29, 2025

Shares of U.S. liquefied natural gas producers jumped in pre-market trading on July 28, 2025, after the European Union officially agreed to purchase $250 billion in American LNG annually as part of a new multi-year trade framework. The three-year pact commits the EU to $750 billion in total energy purchases from the United States. Leading...

Business—July 28, 2025

In one of Northern Nevada’s most significant commercial real estate transactions of the year, Nuveen Real Estate, the global investment arm of TIAA, has completed the acquisition of a five-property industrial portfolio near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The nearly 500,000-square-foot portfolio spans 27 acres along Aircenter Circle and Longley Lane and was reportedly purchased for...

Culture—July 28, 2025

Reno’s monthlong Artown festival wrapped up today, closing a milestone 30th anniversary with a record-breaking slate of over 650 events that spanned the entire city. Held annually throughout July, Artown 2025 underscored its reputation as one of the most expansive and inclusive arts festivals in the United States, drawing tens of thousands of residents and...

News—July 27, 2025

AstraZeneca’s Expansive Investment Into U.S. Healthcare Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced a groundbreaking $50 billion investment plan aimed at revolutionizing the U.S. healthcare industry by 2030. As part of the deal, the company will invest heavily in expanding its drug manufacturing capacity, with new facilities slated for construction across Virginia, Massachusetts, and California. Strengthening Research...

News—July 27, 2025

The Tragic Incident on Santa Monica Boulevard On July 19, 2025, a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians outside a nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, California, leading to injuries for over 20 individuals. The incident, which occurred around 2 AM, is believed to have been caused by a collision between the car and a...