Reno, Nevada, has been in the news for two very different reasons recently: a deadly casino shooting in July 2025 and a fast-moving wildfire near the city in August 2026. If you mean the most recent major event, the Hawk Fire forced large evacuations, damaged homes and utilities, and sent fire crews scrambling as winds pushed flames through northwest Reno.
The casino shooting
In July 2025, a gunman opened fire near the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno. News reports said six people were shot, with three killed and others wounded, and police later shot the suspect; authorities said the motive was still unclear. Other early reports varied slightly on the casualty count as the scene developed, which is common in the first hours of a mass-casualty incident.
The wildfire
In August 2026, a wildfire called the Hawk Fire burned in the foothills northwest of Reno and spread quickly under shifting winds. Officials said it was human-caused, though they did not say whether it was accidental or intentional. The fire prompted evacuation orders or warnings for tens of thousands of people, closed or emptied some medical facilities, and damaged homes, businesses and power infrastructure.
What is confirmed
The confirmed facts are that Reno has faced a major public safety crisis from fire and, earlier, a serious shooting. In both cases, authorities said the situations were active investigations, and some details changed as new information came in. That means the safest answer depends on which incident you mean.
If you meant something else
Reno also has ordinary local news, including crashes, business updates and city government issues, but nothing in the available reporting suggests a single citywide event beyond the two major incidents above. If your question was about a specific day, headline or rumor, the answer could be different.