Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Nevada improves data collection to measure student achievement, still faces access challenges
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Nevada has made significant progress in the collection of the data needed to measure and help improve student...
Nevada think tank files court complaint challenging ability of government employees to serve in legislature
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: A conservative Nevada think tank today filed a complaint in district court against Sen. Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas,...
Friends of Nevada Wilderness announces 2011 award winners
FNW NEWS RELEASEFriends of Nevada Wilderness will be celebrating individuals and organizations who played a special part in our 2011 field season.These awardees...
New life-saving diagnostic test for HIV patients featured in “Better World Report”
UNR NEWS RELEASEResearch conducted at University of Nevada, Reno and licensed through the University’s Technology Transfer Office is featured in the technology transfer publication...
Board of regents renews chancellor’s contract
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Nevada Board of Regents today unanimously renewed the contract of Chancellor Dan Klaich. The new contract period is July 1, 2012...
Sheriff’s department warns of predators on the kindhearted
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to warn all residents of Washoe County to be aware of scams in which dishonest...
United Way Of Northern Nevada and the Sierra seeks tax preparation volunteers
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEUnited Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra’s (UWNNS), “Earn It, Keep It, Save It,” partnership is looking for volunteers to assist...
Forest Service reports full containment of Kingsbury Grade fire
USFS NEWS RELEASESOUTH LAKE TAHOE – U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fire chief Kit Bailey reports that the Andria prescribed fire...
Enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Summit
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASESanta and Mrs. Claus are back to share a holiday breakfast with good boys and girls, and their parents too. After filing...
Nevada Chamber Music Festival Dec. 26-31
RCO NEWSLETTERWe are just a month away from the opening concert of this year’s Nevada Chamber Music Festival! The festival’s eleven performances will take...
