Monthly Archives: January, 2012
Reno/Sparks Residents Are Invited to Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
The 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place February 17 – 20. It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy nature and be a...
Catholic Healthcare West restructures governance and changes name
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECatholic Healthcare West (CHW), the parent organization of Saint Mary’s Reno, announced today that it has restructured its governance and changed its...
School choice limited but expanding in Nevada as national event highlights need for more options
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: As National School Choice Week gets under way today state officials say Nevada school children have more opportunities...
Annual Iron Nation Motorcycle Run Supports Soldiers and Military Families
The Iron Nation Motorcycle Club’s annual Iron Nation 911 Run raised $20,000 in 2011 to support the Nevada Military Support Alliance. Since its debut...
University of Nevada-Reno urged to provide interfaith chapel
RAJAN ZED NEWS RELEASEVarious religious leaders of northern Nevada have urged University of Nevada-Reno to provide an interfaith chapel on the campus.In a letter...
Washoe Fire recovery underway as crews continue clean-up efforts
WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASERecovery efforts are continuing today after the devastation left behind from the 3,177-acre Washoe Fire that destroyed 29 structures since Thursday...
Democrats caucus in capital to support President Obama for a second term
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack...
Washoe Fire now in mop-up
WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASEThe Washoe Fire is 100 percent contained at 3,177 acres as of 6 a.m. today. All evacuations were lifted as of...
Farmers offer crop growing classes beginning Jan. 23, 2012
UNCE NEWS RELEASEBy Robert MillsWhat commercial crops grow well in Nevada? How do successful niche growers throughout the Silver State make money on those...
Sheriff’s Office provides helpful information on what to do after a fire
WCSO NEWS RELEASEThe Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to inform residents whose homes were impacted by the Washoe Fire to contact the Crisis...