Yearly Archives: 2016
Public Defender’s Office Seeing Huge Increase in Caseload
The Washoe County Public Defender's Office is seeing a huge rise in its caseload, especially for issues related to mental illness.The office is charged...
Registration Opens for Backwash 2016
The 2016 Backwash craft brew event is gearing up for its opening on Friday, May 13th, 2016. Signups are due on April 1st. Registering...
Small Farm Conference to be held in Sparks, Feb. 5-6
Permaculture, beekeeping, Farm2Flask and farm hacks are just a few of the topics at this year’s Nevada Small Farm Conference in Sparks, Feb. 5...
Sponsors needed to feed children during summer months
The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced last week that they are seeking sponsors to provide free meals to children during the summer through the federally...
Carson City, Minden And Tahoe: Learn how to reduce the radon health risk
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers free test kits at public meetings in January
SPONSORED POSTJanuary is National Radon Action Month, and University of...
Sparks Teen Sentenced in 2014 Murder
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has announced the sentencing of 16-year-old Carlos Antonio Montoya.Montoya faces 30 years in prison after stabbing his neighbor,...
Local Art Studio to Open in Midtown District
Copper Cat Studio will be opening in Midtown Reno at 20 St. Lawrence Avenue in late January. Local mosaic and mural artist, Katie Packham,...
One Billion Rising Rally Being Held Feb. 14, 2016
On Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 12 pm, the Crisis Call Center's Sexual Assault Support Services Program will be joining with community leadership and...
Jack Trainor Takes Over as President of Bishop Manogue High School
Bishop Randolph Calvo and the Board of Directors for Bishop Manogue Catholic High School have announced that Jack Trainor will be their new president.Trainor...
City Council Gives OK to New Development in Verdi
The Reno City Council gave the green light last week to a new development in Verdi despite objections from residents in the area.The Meridian...