Monthly Archives: July, 2023
Watchdog alleges NV Energy seeking to stick ratepayers with cost of tickets, sports promotions
The Bureau of Consumer Protection wants the Public Utilities Commission to reject NV Energy’s effort to recover from consumers about $200,000 of $1.3 million the company spent on sponsorships in 2022.
More funding approved for Hi-Way 40 Motel housing projectÂ
The cost to purchase the Hi-Way 40 Motel on East Fourth Street is more than what was anticipated when Reno City Council initially approved $2 million for its purchase.Â
Shopping for back-to-school more affordable at St. Vincent’s Thrift Stores (sponsored)
St. Vincent’s Thrift Stores offer a wide variety of gently used clothing, shoes and outer wear perfect for back-to-school at a fraction of the cost.
Final set of ward maps up for review
Four final proposed ward maps are up for review at Reno’s City Hall as the city prepares to move from having five to six wards.
City aims to help fight against food deserts with fruit trees
Reno City Council members on Wednesday approved a $4,000 grant from Nevada Plants Community Forestry to help fight against food deserts in Reno.Â
UNR’s preschool lemonade stand a hit
The Quadrangle at UNR was the place to be Thursday morning as preschool-aged children and their teachers set up a lemonade stand.
‘Lipstick on a Pig’: Mayor Schieve takes aim at downtown revitalization projectÂ
Mayor Hillary Schieve said the reason downtown has not been revitalized is because landlords are refusing to invest in updates and improvements.Â
July 28 Reno Aces game will honor local woman waiting for a life-saving kidney (sponsored)
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Xochie Aranda is a Reno local who’s awaiting a life-saving kidney transplant. Representing Donor Network West, Aranda will be recognized during the ‘Home Run for Life’ Reno Aces game Friday, July 28.
New affordable housing units funded from ARPA dollars still at least 18 months away
The thousands of new affordable housing units Nevada is funding are still, at best, 18 months away from being available for rent.
School trustees approve sex ed curriculum after complaints, supportÂ
Washoe County School District’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved updates to the fourth and fifth grade sex education curriculum.
