Washoe Valley News

Washoe County Commission Chairman David Humke, Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler and other dignitaries were on hand recently as Bowers Mansion reopened to the public.

The Reno Rodeo has been a part of Lita Scott's life since she was 3 years old. Now she is a part of Reno Rodeo history.

A man lost his home to fire overnight in Washoe Valley and he did not even have a telephone to call 911 for help.

For the first time in four years, the recently renovated historic Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley is once again open to the public.

Whiteout conditions from dust exist on Alternate U.S. 95 by mile marker 36 near Hawthorne, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Customers in the Stead area and Spanish Springs are starting to get some back power on after weather-related issues cut off electricity Monday afternoon.

Michael and Katharine Powers don't expect to be able to retire. Here, they are with two of their daughters and Michael's grandfather.

It is going to be a hot weekend out there. And you know what else is hot this weekend? Motor sports.

For the first time in four years, the recently renovated historic Bowers Mansion is once again open to the public and the spring-fed swimming pool re-opens Saturday, June 8. Due to budget cuts and the recent recession, both the Mansion and the pool have been closed since 2009.

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