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Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 180,480, making it the second-largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas. Current estimates place the population of the city proper at more than 214,000 which would make Reno the third-most populous city, after Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles (42 km) north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe in the high desert. The area of western Nevada and the California Sierra Nevada anchored by Reno has a population of approximately 650,000. Reno shares its eastern border with the city of Sparks. Reno, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.
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Latest updates from the Reno Gazette-Journal
US Rep. Berkley staff mistakenly makes potential foe privy to strategy talk
Mar 21, 2010 8:24 pm
LAS VEGAS (AP) Democratic U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley had an unexpected listener on a conference call dedicated to counter campaign maneuvers by a potential opponent.
Nevada sends three boxers to nationals
Mar 21, 2010 8:14 pm
Paced by Ryan Kotey, the Nevada boxing team is sending three boxers to the National Collegiate Championships.
Democrats predict health bill will pass House
Mar 21, 2010 5:58 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) A pair of House Democratic leaders predicted Sunday the final tally on President Barack Obamas historic health care bill will meet or exceed the 216 votes required for passage.
Gehry likes what he sees with new Vegas building
Mar 21, 2010 5:19 pm
LAS VEGAS (AP) Architect Frank Gehry says he wanted a swirling stainless steel structure he designed for Las Vegas to be unique to stand out from what he called the cacophony of high-rise casinos an...
Forecast: Windy and warm today; Mostly sunny rest of week
Mar 21, 2010 4:07 pm
Current forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Reno airport secures 17 new flights; upturn eyed
Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm
Since Jan. 1, Reno-Tahoe International Airport secured 17 new or resumed flights, although some won't be operational until June, while others are seasonal.
Cory Farley: Democrats might have been better off if McCain had won
Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm
Eighteen months ago, with the presidential campaign raging, a thought popped into my head, tumbled through my microphone and wafted over the airwaves on my radio show.
Silver Pen: Those younger than 21 do not need to gamble
Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm
JoAnn Ballard of Sparks is this week's winner of the Silver Pen award for the best letter published in the Reno Gazette-Journal during the previous week.
The week in Review: Libraries, Google and police chief retirement
Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm
News that made headlines during the past week, and a look ahead to next week
Bill Gates in town to play at bridge tournament
Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm
Microsoft co-founder and, until recently, the world's richest man, Bill Gates showed up in Reno this weekend to indulge in one his passions -- the game of bridge.
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