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  • The Challenges of Navigating Life with a Disability in Northern Nevada

    The Challenges of Navigating Life with a Disability in Northern Nevada
    Nov 28 2025
    “Growing up with a disability was hard. When you’re a kid, all the other kids want to know what’s wrong, why you walk like that, and why you do certain things,” Jenna said. Jenna is a 28-year-old disabled woman living in Reno, Nevada. She’s been navigating her disability her entire life. When Jenna was an infant, she suffered a stroke, which resulted in severe deficiencies on the left side of her body. Jenna’s left hand often takes a hooked position due to the lack of strength in her wrist, and her left foot turns outwards, making it difficult to walk. But Jenna is not alone; more than 1 in 4 adults live with some type of disability in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. “I didn’t start walking when everyone else my age did. I would walk on my tippy toes, I wore casts, and I would fall over places. I couldn’t be alone.” she said. Jenna has come a long way since then. In early October Jenna got engaged to her fiancé, Jon. Now the couple lives together in a small townhouse in South Reno, along with Jon’s 6-year-old daughter. Jenna plays an active role in Jon’s daughter’s life, often being the main caretaker of her while Jon is working. Audio minidoc by Sara Ewing-Garcia.
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    9 min
  • Jp Avilla an Adventurer Surviving Cancer, Wildland Firefighting and Underwater Conservation

    Jp Avilla an Adventurer Surviving Cancer, Wildland Firefighting and Underwater Conservation
    Nov 9 2025
    From the front lines of the Tallac Hotshots, battling California’s biggest wildfires like the Dixie and Caldor Fires, to the depths of the ocean helping restore coral reefs in Honduras. Jp has built a life defined by resilience, service, and purpose. 🌊🔥 Between fire seasons, he’s taught diving, hunted invasive lionfish, and volunteered with @CleanUptheLake, helping preserve local alpine ecosystems. Now, he’s preparing for his next chapter — studying to take his next step toward municipal firefighting. This is more than a comeback story, it’s a reminder that strength isn’t just surviving the fire, but learning to rise from the ashes. Hosted by his sister Amanda Avilla.
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    38 min
  • A postcard from Fallon: Local Metal Shop to Self-Made Success

    A postcard from Fallon: Local Metal Shop to Self-Made Success
    Nov 9 2025
    Machinist and small business owner Paul McCutcheon shares his journey from a junior high metal shop in Fontana, California, to running his own precision machining business in Fallon, Nevada. Through decades of hard work, Paul built a career for himself after being told he wouldn't be hired elsewhere. From aerospace manufacturing to entrepreneurship, he reflects on the challenges of starting out with little more than determination, a supportive partner, and a few savings bonds. His story is a testament to the enduring spirit of American manufacturing. Audio reporting by his daughter April McCutcheon.
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    9 min
  • Burlesque in Reno, Empowering Local Bodies and Minds

    Burlesque in Reno, Empowering Local Bodies and Minds
    Nov 9 2025
    Kelly August, an experienced dance instructor in Reno, shares how she teaches burlesque not just as a style of dance but as a way to empower people to become confident in their own skin. Burlesque was first used as a rebellious way to dance and challenge society norms; today burlesque dancers use it for a multitude of reasons. Not only does burlesque empower its dancers, but as Sara Ewing reports it’s a statement that allows the dancer to show they are in charge of their destiny,
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    5 min
  • Stepping into the Old Washoe Club in Virginia City

    Stepping into the Old Washoe Club in Virginia City
    Nov 9 2025
    The Old Washoe Club is one of the most notorious, and reportedly haunted locations we have here in the Northern Nevada Area. A hub for the social elites during the silver rush in Virginia City in the 1800s, the club is full of history, as well as alleged spirits. Come along with one of the club’s tour guides as she shows us inside “The Crypt” of the building and tells us all about its spooky history. Audio reporting by Natalie MacKay.
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    15 min
  • Reliving the Great Italian Festival in Downtown Reno

    Reliving the Great Italian Festival in Downtown Reno
    Oct 21 2025
    For 43 years, the Great Reno Italian Festival has transformed the streets of downtown Reno, Nevada into a cultural haven full of handmade raviolis, Italian music, the smells of slow cooking pasta sauce, and a stage with barrels full of grapes for stomping. The festival is one of Reno’s biggest cultural events, and attracts thousands of visitors each year for its authentic Italian food and wine, vendors, and free events. Mark your calendars for next year! Episode hosted by Natalie MacKay. Photo credit by Mackenzie Rankin.
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    19 min
  • From Reno to Portland and Back, the Journey of a Filipino-American R&B Artist

    From Reno to Portland and Back, the Journey of a Filipino-American R&B Artist
    Oct 21 2025
    After more than a year in Portland, 22-year-old Filipino-American artist Vivid Helene returned to her hometown stage, performing at RareTea to a crowd of devoted fans, close friends, and supportive family members. Amanda Avilla caught up with her to compare the two cities, and discuss being an artist in the Biggest Little City.
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    25 min
  • A Young Reno Native Reflects on the Many Changes In His Life in the 775

    A Young Reno Native Reflects on the Many Changes In His Life in the 775
    Oct 20 2025
    On this episode of the Our Town Reno Podcast, Nicolas Scolaro interview Dalton Debold, a Reno local who has lived in Reno all of his life. His family has owned a bike shop for over 15 years and he has experienced most of the changes of Reno first hand, from the perspective of growing up here, his family having a business, and now as a student, snow enthusiast and aspirant filmmaker.
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    18 min