Monthly Archives: January, 2022
Tax forms may help find more fraud in state’s unemployment insurance system
An explosion of unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic has led to billions in fraudulent payments processed nationwide.
County continues to chart record COVID-19 cases
Washoe County continued to record an “enormous” number of new COVID-19 cases over the past week, said District Health Officer Kevin Dick on Wednesday.
Reno Housing Authority mulls purchase of downtown’s Bonanza Inn
The downtown Bonanza Inn is for sale for $3.6 million and the Reno Housing Authority (RHA) is considering buying it.
High school graduations to be held at Lawlor Events Center
After lengthy discussion on the agenda item, Washoe County School District trustees voted unanimously to approve the centralized graduation location.
The Abbi Agency enters next generation of new business and leadership in 2022 (sponsored)
The Abbi Agency is quickly expanding its presence in Southern Nevada with new business and new employees, along with an exciting a three long-term team members appointed as partners.
Multi-gigabit fiber internet launched in Reno (updated)
Telecom provider AT&T this week said some local customers now have access to faster internet with the addition of 2 gigabit and 5 gigabit fiber internet to the community.
The indispensable role played by fake electors in a real insurrection (commentary)
When McDonald and his cohorts gathered in December 2020 and declared Trump won the election and they were the state’s electors, most people simply ignored them. Of those who didn’t, most dismissed it as a stunt.
New short-term rental ordinance leads to dozens of complaints, fines against homeowners
Washoe County’s newly passed ordinance covering short-term rentals (STR), such as AirBNB and VRBO, has already generated dozens of complaints and fines against homeowners.
More than 30% of retailers are illegally selling tobacco products to minors
Stores selling tobacco and e-cigarette products are failing compliance checks at what anti-tobacco advocates say are alarming rates.
Reno businesswoman Courtney Meredith named NSSC 2022 ‘Scot of the Year’ (sponsored)
Reno businesswoman Courtney Meredith received the Silver Thistle Award and was named the 2022 “Scot of the Year” by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans.
