Reno Daily Local Headlines: Mayoral filings, weekend arrests, airport expansion
Reno, NV – March 3, 2026 – Mayoral campaigns kick off, Reno police investigate weekend incidents, and the airport breaks ground on new concourses.
City Hall
Reno’s mayoral race starts taking shape
Candidate filing opened Monday, and early entries are already putting Reno’s budget picture front and center. Several contenders have framed their runs around how the city should tackle near-term fiscal pressure while still protecting core services like public safety, street maintenance, and housing programs.
The coming weeks are expected to bring more filings and sharper policy contrasts, especially as candidates outline how they would close projected gaps without pushing costs onto residents.
Public safety
Shots-fired call leads to arrests
Reno police reported a weekend ‘shots fired’ incident that ended with two people taken into custody. Officials have not released many public details yet, but the case is a reminder of how quickly these calls can ripple through neighborhoods—prompting temporary road closures, heavy patrol presence, and a wave of safety tips shared online.
If you heard activity in your area, police generally encourage residents to report what they saw or heard, even if it seems minor.
Crash investigation results in DUI, drug, and weapon charges
In a separate weekend case, deputies said a crash in the Sun Valley Boulevard area led to a Reno man’s arrest on suspicion of impaired driving, drug possession, and weapon-related charges. Authorities said no one was injured, but they highlighted DUI enforcement efforts across Washoe County.
Transportation
Airport authority announces groundbreaking for new concourses
Reno-Tahoe International Airport officials announced a groundbreaking event tied to new concourses as part of the airport’s longer-term modernization work. For travelers, the near-term impact is mostly about planning: construction phases can change walking routes and gate areas over time, even when flight schedules stay the same.
For the region, the project is another sign that passenger growth and airline service remain a big local priority—especially as Reno-Sparks continues to add residents, visitors, and major events.
Sources
- https://www.kolotv.com/2026/03/02/mayoral-candidates-officially-file-sparks-reno-races-amid-fiscal-concerns/
- https://www.kolotv.com/video/2026/03/02/2-people-custody-after-shots-fired-incident-reno-police-said/?outputType=amp
- https://www.kolotv.com/2026/03/01/reno-man-custody-suspicion-drunk-driving-drug-weapon-possession-deputies-said/
- https://www.renoairport.com/
