Yearly Archives: 2018
UNR Hosts Annual Farm Field Day this Weekend
Hands-on activities and information focusing on the latest advancements in agriculture, horticulture, nutrition, and natural resources are scheduled Sept. 8 at the Nevada Main...
PHOTO GALLERY: Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow 2018
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony hosted this weekend its annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow. This free, family event, now in its 32nd year, featured some of the best Native American dancers, singers, and drummers in the country.
ROAD TRIP: New state park to open September 22, 2018
Walker River State Recreation Area opens later this month near Yerington, about 85 miles southeast of Reno – the perfect excuse for a road trip through this rural northern Nevada region.
REVIEW: House of Mexica Honors Love and Life Through Food
House of Mexica is a new vegan restaurant on Warren Way and Moana Lane in Reno. They specialize in Mexican, American, and Mexican-American dishes. Diners should leave their expectations at the door.
Twelve New Firefighters Welcomed to Reno Fire Department
Twelve recruit firefighters graduated from the Reno Fire Department Academy yesterday, August 30, 2018. Their 17 weeks of training included Emergency Medical Services, vehicle extractions, water rescues, and of course training related to fighting fires.
School District Examines Equity Policy, Rolls Out Training for Staff
Implicit bias, equity and cultural competency might sound like bureaucratic lingo but it’s something the Washoe County School District plans to tackle head-on this school year and for years to come.
“15 to Finish” Initiative at State’s Community Colleges Encouraging Full-time Enrollment
Full-time enrollment rates within the state’s community colleges, which is below the national average, was among concerns highlighted at a Nevada Board of Regents committee meeting Thursday.
Nevada Chapter Construction Leadership Council Raised $15,000 at the CLC Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit ACE High School.
The Nevada Chapter CLC recently hosted their fifth annual Sporting Clay Shoot benefiting the Academy for Career Education (ACE) Charter High School.
ACTIONN Takes Community Leaders on Tour to Highlight Marginal Housing Conditions
ACTIONN, a local non-profit, held a community tour yesterday called “Reno’s Last Resort” to address this crisis with elected leaders, political candidates, and community members who are committed to fighting for solutions.
Football Season Starts this Weekend, New Bag Policy to be Enforced at Mackay Stadium
The Nevada Wolfpack football team opens its season against the Portland State Vikings at 6 p.m. Friday at Mackay Stadium, and university officials are reminding the public of a new “clear bag policy” that dictates size and type of bags allowed.