Yearly Archives: 2023
Romanian commander oversees air operations
The Nevada Army National Guard’s 137th Military Police Det., deployed to Romania last summer with 40 soldiers. The Carson City unit is providing security to the garrison until they return home to Northern Nevada sometime this spring.
‘Incorrect’ city review of Downtown Reno Partnership causes confusion
The Downtown Reno Partnership was recently reviewed by the city of Reno’s auditor who found three requirements that, allegedly, were not being met.
Ceremonies mark Vietnam Remembrance Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 officially honors the 9 million military men and women who served both in Southeast Asia and other duty stations at home and around the world during the 1960s and 70s.
With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penalties
State lawmakers nationwide are responding to the deadliest overdose crisis in U.S. history by pushing harsher penalties for possessing fentanyl and other powerful lab-made opioids that are connected to about 70,000 deaths a year.
Five events this week: D&D, brews and recovery
Reno is coming out in full force – events-wise – this week with community fundraisers, learning and fun.
Finally, a new VA medical center (letter)
The long delayed new VA Sierra Nevada Health Care Center will be built in the near future, with $192.4 million devoted to that purpose.
New on the scene: Wheyfarer Cheese Shop
Wheyfarer Cheese Shop opened in 2022, a new California Avenue business launched at about the same time as its neighbor Elixir Superfood & Juice. Despite their seemingly choreographed debuts, the two shops couldn’t be more different.
Veterans Day at the Legislature
Both the Nevada National Guard and Nevada Department of Veterans Services sponsored Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature, which is held in odd years when the assembly and state senate are in session.
Hunters: Legislation ‘attacks the culture of Nevada’
Nevada’s urban and rural cultures clashed in Carson City Wednesday over a legislative attempt to end contests that promote the killing of coyotes and other animals in exchange for cash and prizes.
‘Expedition Dinosaur’ runs through April 30 at Wilbur D. May Center (sponsored)
The Wilbur D. May Museum is hosting its annual special exhibit: Expedition Dinosaur; this time featuring Dinosaurs from Stage Nine Exhibits.