Monthly Archives: November, 2021
Rural communities push back against solar projects in Nevada
Residents of a desert town west of Las Vegas are protesting plans for a massive solar panel installation they say could harm the community and surrounding environment.
Nevada families have netted $750 million from child tax credit so far this year
Nevada families have received more than $750 million from expanded child tax credit direct payments since the program began in July.
This Is Reno seeks your support on #GivingTuesday
This Is Reno has partnered with the Local Media Foundation (LMF) to raise funds for what we consider the biggest issues facing our community -- housing, homelessness and the future of Reno.
Union: Bus drivers reach agreement with Keolis
Teamsters Local 533 officials today said an agreement has been reached with Keolis Transit North America and a member vote is forthcoming.
Thankful for jazz (commentary)
In honor of the retirement of Dr. Engstrom, the School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno has established the Larry Engstrom Endowment for the Advancement of Jazz.
Volunteers needed for annual Christmas tree recycling program
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful this week said they’re already on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree recyclers.
Advocates tout child-, maternal-health aspects of Build Back Better Act
Health advocates are pressing the U.S. Senate to approve the Build Back Better Act, because it would improve Medicaid and CHIP - the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Five events to check out this week: ‘Our bellies are full’ edition
Our bellies are still full from the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, so this week’s update is sluggish, piggy but satiated.
Regents to review UNR, TMCC expansions at December meeting
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is making progress in its acquisition of Sierra Nevada University (SNU) just four months after the merger was approved by Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents.
MidTown Holiday Party & Tree Lighting (sponsored)
The annual MidTown Holiday Party & Tree Lighting is back! The inaugural event that kicked off in 2019 is backing 2021 as part of the ever-growing recurring monthly event known as 1st Thursdays in MidTown.
