Yearly Archives: 2009
ASCENT mentor program at UNR seeks volunteers
UNR news release:Free training program prepares mentors to assist students toward collegeThe University’s ASCENT (All Students College Educated in Nevada Today) mentor program needs...
Big Air Freestyle event brings X-Gamers to Gardnerville
Submitted news release:GARDNERVILLE -- Labor Day weekend marks the Summer1 Series’ biggest event to-date. The Nevada Motocross Park presents the Big Air Freestyle Event...
$1M available for nonpoint source water pollution prevention projects
NDEP news releaseCARSON CITY -- The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has more than $1 million in federal funding available to provide grant...
Opinion: Congresscare
Are we still arguing about federal health insurance? Sorry, I tuned out for a while. It seems the "debate" has moved off of death...
Healthcare reform vigil in Reno tonight
A Moveon.org vigil called "We Can't Afford to Wait" is planned for 6 p.m. tonight at the Thompson Federal Building, 400 S. Virginia St....
Nevada Department of Wildlife changes hours at Carson DMV
NDOW news release:With the boating season slowing, the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s boat titling and registration services at the Carson City Department of Motor...
Wild West Shootout Gun Dog Championships, Dayton Valley Sports Expo coming to northern Nevada
Nevada Department of Wildlife news release:Sportsmen and women looking for something new should consider attending the Wild West Shootout and first ever Dayton Valley...
Motocross rider Ryan Capes to attempt record breaking jump Sept. 26 at Grand Sierra Resort
Submitted news release:Livfast, a nationally recognized freestyle motocross team, plans to bring some of its top riders to Reno to perform several freestyle motocross...
Work on hand-washing habit this month
Press release from Washoe County Health District:The next time you step up to wash your hands, start singing the alphabet song (to yourself, if...
Governor appoints new member to White Pine County Commission
Governor's Office news release:Governor Jim Gibbons has appointed Edward John Bell III of Ely, Nevada to the White Pine County Commission. Residents of White...