Yearly Archives: 2011
Opinion: Skip the iodine pills
I received the following e-mail today from my Dad, who worked in General Electric's nuclear power division in the 50's and 60's. Although he...
Learn the buzz about beekeeping in northern Nevada
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWhat’s all the buzz about beekeeping? Why are northern Nevadans keeping bees these days?Get the answers to these questions and ...
State lawmaker seeks bill to increase transparency of health insurance plans for consumers
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Assembly Speaker John Oceguera testified today in support of a bill that would expand health insurance transparency for...
Senate hears bill that would allow guns on college campuses
By Andrew Doughman, Nevada News Bureau: When the Amanda Collins testified before a Senate committee, she recounted an emotional story of her brutal assault...
Responsible growth advocate says legislation would restrict land use challenges
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: The city of Henderson is seeking legislation that one critic says would make it more difficult for Southern...
Four businesses cited in alcohol sales sting
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe latest Washoe County Sheriff’s Office EUDL event was conducted on Saturday, March 12TH from 10am – 4pm. The operation was...
NV Energy gives $250,000 to University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Engineering
Ongoing partnership continues to support renewable energy researchSUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering has received a gift of $250,000 from...
BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
BLM NEWS RELEASEThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for fifteen open positions on its three Nevada Resource Advisory Councils, which...
Rape victim to testify on campus carry law
By Elizabeth Crum, Nevada News Bureau: The ability to carry a firearm on Nevada's college campuses could have prevented her brutal rape, says a...
Speaker Oceguera proposes bill requiring training for legislators
By Andrew Doughman, Nevada News Bureau: Legislators would have to attend legislator school under a bill from Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas.Assembly Bill 260 would...