Yearly Archives: 2023
Health officials: Avoid consuming certain kimchi products from Yim’s Produce and Seafood
The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is warning residents to avoid kimchi purchased from Yim’s Produce and Seafood in Sparks.
Cannabis consumption lounges get major setback after county commission vote
A three-to-two vote yesterday by the Washoe Board of County Commissioners effectively killed the possibility for cannabis consumption lounges in the county.
Ending remote work is no way to fix state government workforce vacancy problem, AFSCME warns
Gov. Joe Lombardo’s executive order instructing state agencies to return to in-person offices by July 1 is receiving pushback from at least one union representing those public workers.
Mining company trespassed from mine site over endangered plant
The Australian mining company Ioneer was issued a trespass notice today at the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine site in southwest Nevada
U.S. House GOP would make it easier for feds to give public lands away to states
U.S. House Republicans included in the new rules for the chamber they passed this month a provision meant to make it easier for Congress to give away public lands.
Math volunteers needed at local schools
The Northern Nevada Math Club, a non-profit organization, needs volunteers to help run family math nights at local schools.
Sparks judge reverses course on media access to court hearings after being sued (updated)
Sparks Judge Kevin Higgins this week reversed course about media access in his courtroom after being sued by Our Nevada Judges. Higgins denied Our Nevada Judges from videotaping a court proceeding of a local attorney facing criminal charges
Subpoenas sought to identify who hired investigator to GPS track mayor’s vehicle (updated)
David McNeely, the private investigator hired to track Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve’s vehicle with a GPS unit, evaded service for the lawsuit Schieve filed against him in December, according to court records.
Schools on two-hour delay Tues., Jan. 17
Washoe County schools will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday. School officials Monday evening said winter storm activity is prompting the delay.
Five events this week: The ‘it’s still snowing’ edition
Here are five events to check out this week, plus a few from our generous sponsors. Have a great week.