Monthly Archives: May, 2021
Reno City Council approves FY22 budget
A $753 million budget for the upcoming 2022 fiscal year was approved Wednesday by the City Council and includes an increase in some fees, along with a few new positions.
Nevada Health Link saves thousands of Nevadans money through 2021 special enrollment periods (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Nevada Health Link has enrolled more than 7,600 Nevadans since the implementation of two Special Enrollment Periods in 2021.
RTC: Masks on for public transportation
RTC is reminding the community that riders and drivers must still wear masks on all buses and public transportation.
Unions want priority rehiring of workers as Nevada reopens
A proposal to mandate workers be given the "right to return" and receive priority in the re-hiring process has pitted the powerful labor union against chambers of commerce, casinos and the Nevada Resort Association.
Washoe County approves five-year plan for capital improvements
Washoe County's 5-year plan for capital improvements includes work on parks, roads, wastewater expansion and technology.
Cortez Masto-backed mental health counseling bill moves forward in Congress
The Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support (COPS) Counseling Act was sponsored by Catherine Cortez Masto but received bipartisan support.
New shops and restaurants announced at The Village at Rancharrah (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Tolles Development Company announces several new shops coming to The Village at Rancharrah.
Goat grazing to begin Thursday in west Reno
Residents and those who recreate in lower Rosewood Canyon in west Reno should expect to see goats grazing in the area starting Thursday, May 20.
County commissioners discuss vaccine queries, public dishonesty
County Commissioner Kitty Jung expressed frustration with residents who refuse to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
Who’s feeling the heat with Burning Man cancelled two years in a row?
Burning Man is touted not only for creating an association between northern Nevada and the arts, but also as an economic boon for the region.