Monthly Archives: February, 2017
New Tourism Report Shows Billion-Dollar Increase in Visitor Spending and New Job Creation
The Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) today announced a preliminary 2016 report showing increased revenue and employment powered by the travel sector.The report was...
Schools Superintendent Addresses “State Of Education” in Washoe County
By Carla O’DaySparks High School freshman Johnathan Paige got a letter in the mail from Superintendent Traci Davis prior to the school year starting.“In...
VIDEO: Kimmie Candy Wins Presidential Export Award
By Kylie RoweHeadquartered in Reno, Nevada, Kimmie Candy is the first candy company in the United States to win the Presidential Export Award. This...
Cost of Water Fluoridation a Concern for TMWA Board
By Carla O’DayA bill introduced by two state lawmakers that would require the Nevada Board of Health adopt regulations mandating the fluoridation of water...
“Zola Story” Pimp Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
A chief protagonist in the "Zola Story," that took the internet by storm in 2015, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.Akporode Uwedjojevwe,...
Safety Audit Shows School District’s Strengths, Areas to Improve
By Carla O’DaySafety measures used by the Washoe County School District are ahead of many school systems nationwide, although there’s room to improve, according...
Earth Day 2017 Celebration Scheduled April 23 at Idlewild
SPONSORED POSTReno’s 2017 Earth Day Celebration will take place on Sunday, April 23 at Idlewild Park from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. The festival continues its...
Mitchell, Kate Smith Sixth Graders Moved to Dilworth This Fall
By Carla O’DayPlans this fall to move sixth graders from two Sparks elementary schools into a middle school due to inadequate space to accommodate...
PHOTOS: Local Rock Bands Tear it Up at Rockbar Theater
The Rockbar Theater Reno turned out to be a local rock fest on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, as the scheduled headliner The Greg Kihn Band either cancelled or got...
Fundraiser Announced for Family Who Lost House in Fire
This week a Reno family announced an online fundraiser to help them recover after a devastating house fire. To help them rebuild by donating,...