Monthly Archives: September, 2022
Huckleberry’s brings New Orleans to you
Early this year, Huckleberry’s took over the South Towne Crossing Mel’s Diner spot near Walmart in South Reno. Before that, it was a Denny’s.
Store-bought milkweed plants can expose monarch caterpillars to harmful pesticides
Milkweed plants purchased at retail nurseries across the United States were contaminated with pesticides harmful to monarch caterpillars that rely on milkweed.
PODCAST: Dying ducks and seniors getting shafted
A wildlife veterinarian explains why botulism is suspected in the regional water bodies and how that is impacting waterfowl.
Letter to the editor: Sept. 3, 2022
The recent committee which wrote the homelessness white paper I’m sure are good, earnest people who want to fix this problem. However, they were all homeless advocates first and foremost.
BBB: Avoid student loan forgiveness scams
A recent announcement by the Biden Administration will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. The Better Business Bureau said this “creates an excellent opportunity for scammers.”
Toxic algae returns to Virginia Lake
People and pets should avoid all contact with the water at Virginia Lake for at least the next two months, according to officials at the City of Reno.
Brewer’s Cabinet celebrates 10 years in business
Heard of Dirty Wookie beer? Then you know Brewer’s Cabinet Brew Pub.
AARP poll focusing on older voters shows slight lead for Cortez Masto, Sisolak
A newly released poll from AARP shows Nevada Democrats hold a narrow lead in the races for U.S. Senate and governor.
Health district to offer monkeypox vaccine event at Faces NV
People who are at higher risk for contracting the monkeypox virus will be able to get the vaccine at a vaccination event planned for Sept. 13 at Faces NV bar and nightclub.
City reverses course on future of Paradise Park facility after seniors express outrage
City of Reno officials late today announced they are reversing course on plans to lease one of its facilities at Paradise Park. That announcement came after media coverage that noted outrage levied at city officials by senior members of the community who said they were taken by surprise by the city's plans.