Monthly Archives: January, 2015
Westwide Snow School to teach snow survival skills
Scientists, engineers, and technicians employed in the area of water resources will convene at Granlibakken Conference Center in Tahoe City, Calif., January 11-16, 2015,...
Pack QB Fajardo wins Golden Helmet Award
RENO, Nev. – Cody Fajardo capped his Nevada career with the Golden Helmet Award as the team’s most valuable player during the 2014 season....
Annual event reaches Reno’s homeless: donations needed
In preparation for St. Vincent's collaborative “Project Homeless Connect” event coming up in late January, the charity asks the community for donations of warm...
Saint Mary’s chief executive officer receives national recognition
Helen Lidholm, chief executive officer of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Medical Group was named in Becker’s Hospital Review “130 Women Hospital and...
Nevada student places in top 10 of National Radon Poster Contest
Eighth-grader Brandon Koyama from Carson Valley Middle School in Gardnerville placed in the top 10 in the National Radon Poster Contest, after his entry...
College of Business & College of Education ranked top online graduate programs
The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business and the College of Education received recognition this week from U.S. News & World Report as...
13-year-old dies in icy lake
A 13-year-old male juvenile died yesterday after being pulled from an icy lake in south Reno. He and his 12-year-old friend had fallen into...
Opinion: Critics of Common Core to face educational officials in public events
Forums designed to give lawmakers, parents, teachers the chance to learn and ask questions
By Karen Gray, NPRI/Nevada JournalTwo nationally recognized educators — both critics...
Reno City Council: special meeting highlights
In a Special Meeting of the Reno City Council held today, Council unanimously approved to amend the existing contract between the Reno-Sparks Convention and...
Tribal Legislative Forum set for Jan. 15 in Carson City
CARSON CITY, Nev. —The Nevada Indian Commission will host the 2015 Tribal Legislative Forum from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the...