Yearly Archives: 2022
Inflation inequality: Poorest Americans are hit hardest by soaring prices on necessities
The fastest rate of inflation in 40 years is hurting families across the U.S. who are seeing ever-higher prices for everything from meat and potatoes to housing and gasoline.
Community based solar option begins in earnest with newly launched NV Energy program
An NV Energy program to expand solar access to low-income Nevadans and disadvantaged businesses is off to a solid start, a program administrator says, and is expected to continue to grow in coming years.
Spectrum Learning Center opens on UNR campus to serve community
Early intervention learning services to Nevada children with autism and other neurodevelopmental or learning disabilities are now being provided by the new Spectrum Learning Center at the University of Nevada, Reno.
School district seeks advisory volunteers for superintendent search
e County School District officials on Friday said they are seeking applicants for a Search Advisory Group to support the search for a new district superintendent.
The folks at 10 Torr love a good theme
10 Torr has long been one of my favorite places in Reno to get a drink. Despite its not-so-convenient location to my side of town, a visit to 10 Torr is always worth the trip.
Half million at-home COVID tests on their way to Nevada
Gov. Steve Sisolak during a press conference on Thursday said more than a half million COVID-19 at-home rapid tests are on their way to Nevada.
Two COVID-19 testing sites closed due to staff shortage
The private laboratory that recently opened four new COVID-19 testing locations is being forced to close two of the sites due to staffing shortages.
Hug High closes tomorrow due to staff illnesses
School District officials tonight said Hug High School will be closed tomorrow because of staff shortages caused by illnesses and student absences.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Experts call for change
More than 5,000 people, mostly women and girls, are sold for sex in Nevada each month, according to a 2019 study from Creighton University.
Nevada will miss greenhouse gas emission goals at current pace, state report says
Nevada is missing its targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and is even seeing a reverse of progress, with increased emissions in the transportation, industrial, and residential and commercial sectors.