Yearly Archives: 2017
Groups Gather to ‘Take a Knee,’ Then March at UNR
Taking their lead from University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) alumna Colin Kaepernick, the Black Caucus of the Washoe Democrats, the UNR Young Dems and...
Enrollment Up in Washoe County Schools
Washoe County School District student enrollment increased minimally this school year but was slightly more than projected and reached an all-time high.This year’s student...
Downtown Playa Park Gets Updated With New Sculptures
New and familiar interactive art is coming to downtown's Reno Playa Art Project. Starting Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, the space is getting new sculptures...
TMCC Faculty and Staff Survey Highlights Campus’ Strengths, Weaknesses
A survey recently conducted by Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) of its faculty and staff will be used to improve the effectiveness of the...
Standard Management Company Supports Pets in Nevada
SPONSORED POSTStandard Management Company (SMC) will have donation jars at their ten properties in Nevada for residents and guests to donate to the Nevada...
Homeless Overflow Shelter Debated at City Hall
Reno community members, business owners, and advocates for the houseless gathered in city hall Tuesday to discuss the possibility of an overflow homeless shelter...
State Severs Agreement with Horse Advocates After Horse Deaths
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) said today that it is severing its agreements the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign (AWHPC), agreements that allow...
School District to Examine Head Lice Policy
Washoe County School District health officials said Tuesday they plan to form a committee to review latest research, discuss findings, and possibly make recommendations...
UNR Student Speaks Out on Remarks Made During Police Traffic Stop
Kevin McReynolds, who was in a vehicle during a Sept. 24, 2017 traffic stop by a University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) police officer, issued...
School District: New Tests Not Expected to Reduce Graduation Rates
Recently heralded graduation rates from the Washoe County School District came about, in part, because of changes to Nevada law.Gone are high-school proficiency exams...