Monthly Archives: November, 2021
Day tripping: From low-key to full-tilt Christmas within 90 minutes
Travel Nevada, most often tasked with attracting out-of-state visitors to the region, shared some travel tips for locals to enjoy the season and soak up some history.
Health officer: Washoe County COVID-19 transmission still high
Washoe County District Health Officer Kevin Dick today said having Thanksgiving celebrations with people who are unvaccinated puts people at risk for contracting COVID-19.
School district drops proposed schedule changes
The Washoe County School District’s Board of Trustees yesterday voted to drop any changes to school start times proposed for next school year.
The Village at Rancharrah kicking off holidays with tree lighting (sponsored)
The Tree Lighting extravaganza on Nov. 26 will feature carolers, photos with Santa, and special offers and giveaways from The Village shops and restaurants.
High Rollers to deploy overseas
Members of the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing, better known as the High Rollers, this week are preparing to deploy to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
School board selects local firm to search for new superintendent
Washoe County’s next school superintendent will be selected in part by a local hiring firm.
University’s research farm shares 3,000 pounds of crops with community
University of Nevada, Reno’s Desert Farming Initiative this year has donated more than 3,000 pounds of fresh produce to area food pantries this year.
#GivingTuesday supports the St. Vincent’s Dining Room (sponsored)
#GivingTuesday kicks-off the charitable giving season on Tuesday, November 30 and Catholic Charities is asking donors to make their #GivingTuesday contributions to the St. Vincent’s Dining Room.
Airport officials anticipate busy holiday travel weekend
Officials at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) today said they’re expecting pre-pandemic passenger numbers for this weekend’s holiday travel.
City cancels Senior Winter Games for second year
The City of Reno’s 2022 Reno-Tahoe Senior Winter Games is canceled for a second year due to coronavirus-related concerns.
