Monthly Archives: August, 2021
Prisons cracking down on visitation to stem COVID-19 while ignoring unvaccinated staff, critics say
Families and prisoner advocacy groups are questioning Nevada Department of Corrections’ COVID-19 mitigation efforts they say places the burden of preventing outbreaks on inmates and those visiting.
Five events to check out this weekend: Scumdance film fest, Neko Case, Ramón Ayala
More live music fills our events calendar this week, along with theater, live music and hands-on activities.
City Council approves UNR skywalk easements (updated)
Reno City Council members on Wednesday approved easements for the Nevada System of Higher Education for skywalk airspace, footings and a fence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Nevada seeks feedback on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds
Reno collectively gets $51.5 million as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds sent to Nevada, half of which as already been received.
Reno council unanimously advances whip ban
The Reno City Council today unanimously voted to proceed with an ordinance banning whips on city property.
Public commenters continue to spout conspiracy theories at school board meetings
Anti-vaccine and anti-mask conspiracy theorists again turned out in force to give public comment at Tuesday’s Washoe County School District School Board of Trustees meeting.
Health district appeals to people to get vaccinated following full FDA approval for Pfizer
To those who remain opposed to the vaccines and mask wearing, Dick said, “look around and see where that’s getting us.”
Events take over Carson City this weekend (sponsored)
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There is no shortage of events and activities to choose from this weekend – Friday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 – in Carson City, Nevada.
Tentative 358-home subdivision map for Red Rock area approved
Washoe County commissioners on Tuesday overturned a recommendation by the Planning Commission to deny a tentative subdivision map for 358 single family homes in the Red Rock area.
Eat your heart out: Noble Pie celebrates milestone anniversary
Noble Pie Parlor last Wednesday celebrated the one-year anniversary of its south Reno location at the Summit Mall.
