Monthly Archives: October, 2012
Romney rallies Reno voters in effort to win Nevada
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News BureauGov. Mitt Romney fired up a crowd of about 2,000 enthusiastic Northern Nevada voters today, urging them to get...
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Lifts Ban on Open Burning Starting Saturday Oct. 27
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) will lift the ban on open burning beginning Saturday, October 27, 2012.Residents of the TMFPD will be allowed...
Nevada think tank publishes ‘piglet book’ citing government waste
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News BureauCARSON CITY – From double-dipping employees to the questionable use of credit cards, the newest edition of the Nevada...
University Police to conduct additional bicycle and skateboarding enforcement
UNR POLICE SERVICES NEWS RELEASEUniversity Police Services will conduct continued enforcement and education patrols on campus roadways and adjacent streets for individuals operating bicycles...
Reno Fire Department wants residents to keep warm safely
CITY OF RENO NEWS RELEASEAs the colder months approach the Reno Fire Department wants residents to keep warm safely. By following these safety tips,...
Kevin Carman named University executive vice president and provost
UNR NEWS RELEASEKevin Carman has been named executive vice president and provost for the University of Nevada, Reno. The dean of the College of...
Washoe County Commissioners declare October 23 EnergyFit Nevada Day
On Tuesday, October 23, the Washoe County Board of Commissioners accepted a proclamation to declare October 23, 2012 as EnergyFit Nevada Day to create...
Boys & Girls Club celebrates 36th Annual Awards banquet Nov. 8
The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows recognizes the best in volunteerism and community support at this year’s “Adventures in Oz” themed 36th...
Annual Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner Fundraiser at Adele’s November 12, 2012
The third annual Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner to benefit The Greenhouse Project will take place Nov. 12 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 pm at Café at...
GOP political consultant predicts Obama, Heller victories
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News BureauCARSON CITY – A long-time Republican political consultant said today he sees Nevada voters supporting President Obama on Nov....