Nevada
Primary elections, baseball, BBQ and brews on tap this week in northwestern Nevada
Nevada holds its 2024 primary elections on Tuesday with pivotal races on the ballot including the U.S. Senate, the Nevada Legislature and the Washoe County School Board. Meanwhile, the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society is hosting its 36th annual Juneteenth Festival, and big acts like Parliament-Funkadelic, Jeff Foxworthy and a double bill of Nelly and Flo Rida will grace the region’s stages on what should be a warm, sunny week in northwestern Nevada.
Here’s the full rundown of the week ahead in Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe for June 10-16.
Northern Nevada events, June 10-16
Primary elections, June 11: Voters can head to the polls in 49 locations throughout Washoe County to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary elections. Nevadans still can register to vote online and in person for Tuesday’s primary elections. Visit washoecounty.gov/voters or nvsos.gov/sos/elections for registration details and voting locations, and visit rgj.com beginning on election night for the latest results.
Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats, June 11-16: Minor League Baseball’s Aces return home to take on the Sacramento River Cats, the top affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Highlights of the homestand include postgame fireworks on Friday, a tribute to the TV series “The Office” on Saturday and on-field catch on Sunday. For details and tickets, call 775-334-7000 or visit renoaces.com.
Menopause: The Musical, June 11-16: This traveling show pokes musical fun at women and aging with some funny and sometimes poignant tunes. Shows take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, as well as at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Performances are at the Showroom, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno. The show is in town through June 30. Tickets are $35-$55. Details at caesars.com/eldorado-reno.
Magique, June 11 and June 15: The Theatre plays host to a dazzling performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic takes place both Tuesday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at 505 Keystone Ave. Tickets start at $50. For details, visit wethetheatre.com.
Destroy Boys, June 12: Led by guitarists Alexia Roditis and Violet Mayugba, this Sacramento band has earned a national following for its punk-of-all-styles approach. They perform at 7 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $22-$25. For details, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.
Parliament-Funkadelic, June 13: Known for hits such as “(Not Just) Knee Deep,” “Flash Light” and “Give Up The Funk,” this George Clinton-led soul troupe puts on entertaining and deeply funky shows that encourage crowd booty-shaking from the whole crowd. It all begins at 8 p.m. at the Showroom, Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $60-$80. For details, call 775-588-3515 or visit ballyslaketahoe.com.
Food Truck Friday, June 14: Food Truck Friday is back with a 50-vendor cuisine lineup including American, Mexican, Asian fusion, Southern, Mediterranean, Brazilian and so many more. It’s happening from 4 to 9 p.m. at Idlewild Park, 1800 Idlewild Dr. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.
Jordan Davis, June 14: This Louisiana country artist has quickly become one of its brightest new talents. His best-known songs include “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” “Buy Dirt” and “What My World Spins Around.” Davis plays at 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $60 to $100. For details, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.
Jeff Foxworthy, June 14: A popular sitcom was one of the steps to fame along the way for this comedian, who was part of the Blue Collar Comedy movement and still packs them into big venues to hear his Southern spin on humor. Foxworthy returns at 8 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $80-$120. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Don Felder, June 14: Famed for his guitar work with the Eagles, including one of the dual solos on “Hotel California,” Felder plays solo material and Eagles hits during his shows. He’ll play at 7 p.m. at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. Fourth St., Reno. Tickets are $20-$35. For details, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com.
BBQ Brews and Blues Fest, June 14-15: Local and national blues, rock and soul groups are all a part of this two-day event in downtown Reno. The big headliner (8 p.m. June 15) is the Commodores, which features founding members William King (trumpet and keyboards) and Walter Orange (drums and vocals) as well as its singer since the mid-’80s, J.D. Nicholas. They’ll play hits such as “Nightshift,” “Brick House” and “Easy.” The event begins at 3 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday outdoors at the Eldorado Hotel Casino, 45 N. Virginia St., Reno. Details at caesars.com/eldorado-reno.
Nelly and Flo Rida, June 15: This double bill features two hip-hop artists that gained pop-chart fame in the ’00s. Nelly’s biggest hits include “Hot in Herre” and “Just a Dream.” Flo Rida is best-known for “Low” and “Right Round.” They team up for this show at 7 p.m. in the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $55-$130. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Brett Dennen, June 15: This singer-songwriter is a frequent visitor to Reno-Tahoe. This show is billed as his trio, so expect a rhythm section to play hits such as “Ain’t No Reason” and “See the World.” The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Crown Room, Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $25-$30. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
Phantasmal Abyss and HellHeart, June 15: As those names imply, these are two death or black metal influenced bands from California. They will make a stop in Reno — with local openers Vakker, Bear Eater and Honor Bound — for this show at 7:30 p.m. at Alturas Bar, 1044 E. Fourth St., Reno. There is a $10 cover charge. For details, call 775-324-5050 or visit facebook.com/alturasnv.
Juneteenth Festival, June 16: The Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society is hosting an early start to the celebrations (the official holiday isn’t until Wednesday, June 19). It’s the 36th year for the local celebration, and it’s happening from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/NNBCAS.
Whiskey Myers, June 16: This Texas band is one of the biggest in the “red dirt” country scene of Texas that mixes both twang and heavy rock crunch. They are back in town for this show at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theatre, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $69-$159. For details, call 775-325-7401 or visit silverlegacyreno.com.
Northern Nevada weather, June 10-16
Monday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the low to mid-90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Thursday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s at higher elevations.
Saturday-Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s in the valleys and in the mid-70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the low 40s at higher elevations
Northern Nevada roads, June 10-16
U.S. 395, Gardnerville: The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville on Monday between Waterloo Lane and First Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in either direction; drivers should expect moderate delays.
I-580, south Reno: Southbound I-580 will see lane reductions near the Summit Mall while crews flatten bridge transitions over South Virginia Street. Overnight lane reductions will take place between Mt. Rose Highway and South Meadows Parkway between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., with periodic overnight ramp closures at Mt. Rose Highway, South Meadows Parkway and Damonte Ranch Parkway, through early summer.
Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand the stretch of Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.
U.S. 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue be reduced to two lanes on U.S. 395 through mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen U.S. 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The on-ramp at Panther Valley north of Reno will be closed through late 2024.
U.S. 395 north of Topaz Lake: Single-lane closures will take place in one-mile sections from the state line to Ray May Way between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays through August as NDOT repaves the roadway. Reduced speed limits will be in place. Drivers should expect travel delays of up to 30 minutes.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.
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Southern Nevada Jewish community unites for Hanukkah following deadly mass shooting
The Southern Nevada Jewish community gathered on Fremont Street to mark the first day of Hanukkah with the Grand Menorah Lighting, the religion’s symbol of light in dark times.
The event, held Sunday evening, was attended by Mayor Shelley Berkley and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, who addressed the recent mass shooting at a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia, which authorities say claimed at least 15 lives.
Hal Golblatt, director of security for Chabad of Southern Nevada, emphasized the importance of vigilance and protection after news of the mass shooting.
“6:30 this morning, I was on the phone to Metro, arranging for more security here,” he said.
The Chabad of Southern Nevada has hosted the event for the past 30 years.
“I would like to let the community know not to be afraid, not to be scared, to be loud, to be proud, have Jewish pride.” Rabbi Motti Harlig said.
He expressed his devastation over the attack, noting that one of his friends was injured but is now recovering. Tragically, another Chabad rabbi did not survive the shooting.
“The way we deal with evil, with terrorism, is that we fight it, by not running, not hiding, but going out there and showing that we’re not afraid,” Rabbi Shea Harlig said.
The event served as a reminder of the enduring message of Hanukkah: faith, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.
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Nevada ends non-conference slate with 78-75 win over Duquesne on Saturday
Steve Alford recaps the Pack’s 78-75 win over Duquesne on Saturday
Steve Alford recaps the Wolf Pack’s 78-75 win over Duquesne on Saturday
Nevada will go into Mountain West Conference play in a four-game winning streak, but the fourth of those wins was not easy.
The Wolf Pack ended its non-conference slate with 78-75 win over Duquesne on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 7,238 fans at Lawlor Events Center.
In the final 90 seconds, Wolf Pack freshman Peyton White got a huge rebound, then hit two free throws to help the Pack go up by three
The Dukes got their first lead of the second half with 1 minute, 38 seconds left, 71-70.
Tayshawn Comer led the Pack with 16 points, White had 12 and Elijah Price had 10 points and nine rebounds as the Pack improved to 8-3.
Nevada’s Joel Armotrading and Corey Camper Jr. did not play as they are still dealing with injuries.
“We battled hard. It wasn’t our best game but we came through and got it done,” White said.
Tre Guinyard led the Dukes (6-5) with 21 points.
Nevada (8-3) opens conference play against Boise State on Saturday.
Top Takeaways
The Dukes tried to win it from the arc, going 11-33 from there, after knocking down their first two of the game.
The Pack shot 4-of-10 from the arc, and 25-of-56 from the field.
The Pack won it at the free throw line, making 24-of-32 from the line, while the Dukes hit 18-of-20 free throws.
The Pack entered the game leading the Mountain West in made free throws (20.1) and second in free throw attempts (27.1).
Duquesne held a 38-35 edge in rebounding.
Bench comes up big
The Wolf Pack got 37 points from its bench, to 20 for the Dukes, and Alford said that was a key to the win.
“There’s very few games I’ve had where your starters are all negative in points per minute and your bench is all positive,” he said. “It’s good that the starters get to see that. It’s good in learning to trust one another when you’re not playing well.”
He said the bench saved the game for the Pack, but that is a sign of the depth the team has.
Phenomenal Freshmen
Pack freshmen White and Myles Walker played substantial minutes, 23 for White and 13 for Walker. Walker scored five points, including two key free throws in the final minute.
“Myles and Peyton continue to make veteran plays,” Alford said. “That was a hotly contested game, down to the wire and you’ve got two freshmen going to the line in the last two trips and they go 4-for-4 at the line That’s big time.”
He said the pair has been consistent and they keep improving every game.
“Myles has given us a lift every time he comes in,” Alford said. “Those two give us energy.”
Walker said the Pack showed it can win even when things go wrong.
“It showed how tough this team is. Even at the end when things didn’t go right, we still found a way to win,” Walker said.
Half
Nevada led 42-35 at the break, after leading by as many as 15 earlier in the half.
The Wolf Pack shot 17-of-33 field goals and 2-of-6 from the arc along with 6-10 free throws in the first half
The Dukes shot 10-of-28 from the field; 7-18 from the arc and 8-of-10 free throws.
The Pack outscored the Dukes, 20-6, in the paint in the first half.
Up Next
Nevada opens Mountain West Conference play by hosting Boise State (7-3) at 7 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 20).
The Broncos play Saint Mary’s on Sunday (Dec 14).
Finals are over on Wednesday for the Pack players. Alford said they will take that day off from practice.
“That’s going to be a war on Saturday,” Alford said. “(Duquesne) is an A10 team (Atlantic 10 Conference). We’ve played some really good competition, so I’m very pleased with where we’re at 11 games in.”
Nevada’s Upcoming Schedule
- Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. vs. Boise State (TV: KNSN, Ch, 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
- Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Colorado State (TV: MW Network, Ch, 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
- Saturday, Jan. 3 at Fresno State
- Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. San Diego State
- Saturday, Jan. 10 vs. Wyoming
- Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Utah State
- Saturday, Jan. 17 at Air Force
- Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. San Jose State
- Saturday, Jan. 24 at New Mexico
- Tuesday, Jan. 27 vs. Grand Canyon
- Friday, Jan. 30 vs. UNLV
- Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Boise State
- Saturday, Feb. 7 vs. Fresno State
- Saturday, Feb. 14 at San Diego State
- Tuesday, Feb. 17 at San Jose State
- Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Utah State
- Tuesday, Feb. 24 vs. New Mexico
- Saturday, Feb. 28 at UNLV
- Tuesday, Mar. 3 at Wyoming
- Saturday, Mar. 7 vs. Air Force
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2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada girls cross country team revealed
First team
Gigi Benoualid, Coronado — The senior finished seventh at the 5A Southern Region meet (19 minutes, 26.3 seconds) and was eighth at the 5A state meet (19:41).
Scarlett Cotrone, Faith Lutheran — The junior finished 11th at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:52.4) and was ninth at the 5A state meet (19:45) to help the Crusaders win the 5A team state title.
Ryen Hughes, Shadow Ridge — The junior finished fourth at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:12.4) and was fifth at the 5A state meet (19:16).
Aislin McMahon, Sky Pointe — The junior finished second at the 5A Southern Region meet (18:54.8) and was second at the 5A state meet (19:00).
Brooke-Lynn Miller, Coronado — The senior won the 5A Southern Region individual title (18:40.8) and was seventh at the 5A state meet (19:19). She is committed to Cal Baptist.
Elynn Okuda, Shadow Ridge — The senior finished sixth at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:16.1) and was third at state (19:11).
Lacy Tippetts, Sky Pointe — The junior finished third at the 5A Southern Region meet (18:58.2) and was 13th at the 5A state meet (19:57).
Sophia Weisz, Faith Lutheran — The junior finished fifth at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:13.1) and was 10th at state (19:45) to help the Crusaders win the 5A team state title.
Coach of the year
Jeff Edwards, Faith Lutheran — Guided the Crusaders to the Class 5A team state title, the program’s fifth overall and first since 2001.
Second team
Jenna Anderson, Faith Lutheran — The sophomore finished 24th at the 5A Southern Region meet (20:34.6) and was 14th at the 5A state meet (19:57) to help the Crusaders win the team title.
Lola Borsh, Desert Oasis — The freshman finished 16th at the 5A Southern Region meet (20:16.5) and was 26th at the 5A state meet (20:26).
Katherine Hodges, Sky Pointe — The junior finished 13th at the 5A Southern Region meet (20:12.8) and was 23rd at the 5A state meet (20:18).
Lacy Mayes, Centennial — The sophomore finished eighth at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:30.6) and was 19th at the 5A state meet (20:05).
Autumn McQuirter, Liberty — The sophomore finished 15th at the 5A Southern Region meet (20:15.7) and was 12th at the 5A state meet (19:54).
Mia Musemici, Desert Oasis — The senior finished 10th at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:47.8) and was 24th at the 5A state meet (20:23).
Belle Parrel, Centennial — The freshman finished ninth at the 5A Southern Region meet (19:47.4) and was 17th at the 5A state meet (20:01).
Michelle Stana, Clark — The freshman won the 4A individual Desert League (21:19.9) and state (20:43.2) titles.
Mackenzie Teel, Sky Pointe — The senior finished 14th at the 5A Southern Region meet (20:15.5) and was 37th at the 5A state meet (20:57).
Julia Vancura, Faith Lutheran — The senior finished 12th at the 5A Southern Region meet (20:01.0) and was 21st at the 5A state meet (20:10).
Honorable mention
Mandi Abney, Shadow Ridge
Savannah Abney, Shadow Ridge
Emma Ansorge, Basic
Maleah Bennett, Centennial
Allison Blazi, Amplus Academy
Kensley Bleak, Lincoln County
Isabella Bustillos-Rivera, Desert Oasis
Ava Dupuis, Palo Verde
Isabelle Franks, Faith Lutheran
Leah Groppenbacher, Arbor View
MJ Gutierrez-Hess, Green Valley
Payton Howse, Clark
Sadie Ivins, Lincoln County
Madeline Labay, Bishop Gorman
Aubrei Lay, Sky Pointe
Selina Leipard, Clark
Ava Levy, Palo Verde
Stella Lin, Coronado
Mackenzie McClain, Sky Pointe
Adalyn Mosley, Foothill
Yalitzi Muro, Western
Elizabeth Neumann, Silverado
Julianna Ondrisko, Pahrump Valley
Sophie Romero, Pahrump Valley
Isabelle Searer, Liberty
Avery Stanton, Coronado
Eliott Stepanek, Faith Lutheran
Amira Turner, Centennial
Isla Ulmer, Coronado
Olivia Wheeler, Sky Pointe
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