Carly Sauvageau

1 week ago | rgj.com | Carly Sauvageau

Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Wynn Resorts and one of the most influential women in the casino industry, has died at 82. Wynn was a philanthropist. She served as UNLV Foundation chair and sat on the boards of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education and Communities in Schools, according to KNPR. Last year, Wynn and former Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman announced plans to build the Las Vegas Museum of Art, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

1 week ago | rgj.com | Brett McGinness |Natalie Neysa Alund |Carly Sauvageau

The Lyrid meteor shower, active from April 16-26, peaks on April 21-22. Viewing conditions are favorable in Northern Nevada with dark skies and a half-moon rising after 3:30 a.m.Lyrids are known for fast meteors and occasional fireballs, with potential for up to 100 meteors per hour during peak activity. The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known meteor showers, starts April 16 and runs through April 26. The shower will peak in the late evening of April 21 through dawn on April 22.

1 week ago | rgj.com | Carly Sauvageau |Gabe Hauari

Whether you're gathering with family, heading to church or just enjoying the spring day, you might be looking for a quick coffee or meal on Easter Sunday. Many national chains will remain open across Nevada, though hours can vary by location. This guide provides a statewide look at restaurant hours on Easter, including confirmations from businesses in Reno and general expectations across the state. Most restaurants are expected to follow their regular Sunday hours unless otherwise noted.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Carly Sauvageau |Gabe Hauari

Easter is this upcoming Sunday. For people who use the last day of the weekend to go grocery shopping for the week or do other chores, they may find that some chain businesses will be closed for the holiday. Here's a look at what Easter is and what businesses are closed or open on this upcoming Sunday. What is Easter? When is Easter 2025? Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows a 40-day period known as Lent.

1 week ago | rgj.com | Carly Sauvageau

Sand Harbor will require reservations starting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The requirement will remain in place through Oct. 15, the end of the park’s peak season. If the reservation system sounds familiar, it's because Sand Harbor State Park conducted a trial run last year from Aug. 7 to Oct. 13. Park staff said the test was successful, paving the way for full implementation this year. Here's everything you need to know about the new reservation system.