Monthly Archives: August, 2022
Report gives new recommendations on the region’s homeless crisis
Local homeless advocates last week presented research findings and recommendations about the region’s homeless crisis.
Return to sender: Sisolak declines NDOC’s proposal to crack down on mail, greeting cards
A Nevada Department of Corrections proposal to prohibit certain mail, including greeting cards and colored drawings being sent to people who are incarcerated, was temporarily shot down by Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Man charged with making bomb threats at Las Vegas airport
A man faces three felony charges of communicating a bomb threat after allegedly driving his truck into a secure area of the Las Vegas airport last week and producing a fake bomb.
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week: suicide prevention training to be hosted by Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (sponsored)
The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence will be hosting a virtual training on September 1, 2022: “Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Post-Sexual Assault Care.”
Opioid memorial wall in Carson City through Friday
The Opioid Memorial Wall, a memorial to the lives lost to the opioid crisis, is on display in Carson City through Friday, Sept. 2.
Seeking political relevance (opinion)
Brekhus' actions are motivated by a personal political vendetta in the cloak of populism and in the process she has lost her credibility.
Business: July’s gaming revenue down 5% from previous year
Gambling revenue in Washoe County was down 5.3% in July from last year in the same month.
Seniors outraged over potential change to Paradise Park facility
A proposal by the city of Reno to lease one of its buildings at Paradise Park has area seniors in an uproar.
What are green jobs and how can I get one? 5 questions answered about clean energy careers
Here, Shaun Dougherty, an expert in career and technical education, answers five questions about clean energy jobs, their expected growth and what kind of education a person needs to get one.
Catholic Charities to hold third annual Raise the Roof Event (sponsored)
Catholic Charities' annual Raise the Roof to End Poverty event will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m. at 500 E. Fourth Street.
