Monthly Archives: January, 2023
SPCA appeals lawsuit against city of Reno to Nevada Supreme Court
The Northern Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is appealing a court loss in Washoe County’s Second Judicial District Court against the City of Reno and Reno Iron Works
Vigil scheduled to honor those who died while being homeless
Northern Nevada faith leaders have scheduled a vigil to honor the nearly 100 people experiencing homelessness in Washoe County who died in 2022.
Cost of living, low incomes drive food insecurity in region
The rising cost of living, unemployment, homelessness and inadequate social security and retirement income are some of the most pressing problems contributing to food insecurity in the Truckee Meadows. The findings are part of a report on the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s Feeding Our Community Survey released this week.
UNR: Feeding Mountain Chickadees at Chickadee Ridge is okay, research says
New research from the University of Nevada, Reno shows feeding at Chickadee ridge has no negative impact on the birds as long as a few simple rules are followed.
Barber: Jacobs pushes the boundaries (again)
Jacobs Entertainment is seeking to redefine the events on the Glow Plaza as “onsite activity” for the Sands by literally adding the Sands to the Glow Plaza's permitting boundary.
It takes a city (sponsored)
In the last 100 days, employees from the Downtown Reno Partnership and the City of Reno have come together on morning walks to assist those in need, document and fix repairs, and clean up trash.
As Tesla factory expands, so too could Nevada’s massive tax abatements
Tesla last week announced a $3.6 billion, 4-million-square-foot expansion of its Giga Nevada campus in Northern Nevada.
Five events this week: It’s almost February
Science, energy and music are on deck this week. Our local nonprofits and educational institutions are hosting events with science and energy experts.
Washoe schools on two-hour delay Mon., Jan. 30
Washoe County School District officials today said all schools will be on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.
Funding will get broadband to 40,000 Nevada homes
Nevada is set to receive $55.2 million for broadband infrastructure projects that will provide internet access to thousands of residents who still lack high-quality broadband.
