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Monthly Archives: April, 2024

Abortion rights petition okayed by Nevada Supreme Court 

An initiative petition to enshrine abortion rights in the Nevada Constitution can proceed thanks to the Nev. Supreme Court’s affirmation of the petition’s language.

Photos: Library board rejects book bans pushed by conservative activists

More than 100 people attended the library trustees meeting Wednesday to provide comment about Drag Queen Story Hour and potential book bans.

The Brewery Arts Center and Visit Carson City present the second annual Mark Twain Days festival (sponsored)

The Brewery Arts Center and Visit Carson City invite travelers and northern Nevadans to attend the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival, May 10 through May 12, 2024.

BLM to finalize rule allowing federal leases targeted at protection of natural areas

The Bureau of Land Management will publish a final rule soon allowing the nation’s public lands to be leased for environmental protection, a Thursday news release from the Interior Department said.

Reno Fire offers free green waste dumpsters for neighborhoods

Homeowners living in neighborhoods with increased risk for wildfire can now reserve a free neighborhood dumpster for green waste disposal.

City Council to consider $500,000 settlement to two sheriff’s detectives in lawsuit against Reno Police Department

A terse Reno City Council agenda item scheduled for the Wednesday, April 24, 2024, regular council meeting will settle the case of two Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives who sued the Reno Police Department. 

Military briefs around northern Nevada for the week of April 16

A roundup of events for those serving or who have served in the military.

Study: Family friendly casino areas contain unhealthy levels of second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke in indoor casino areas is up to 18 times more harmful than outdoor levels, according to a University of Nevada, Reno study published this month.

Nevada National Guard maintains strong enlistment numbers

Buoyed by a good fiscal year in 2023, the Nevada National Guard continues to maintain strong enlistment numbers among the 54 states, territories and the District of Columbia.

The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce Partner, Charles River Laboratories, donates $25,000 to the high school health sciences programs (sponsored)

Education Alliance is excited to announce that their Partner in Education, Charles River Laboratories will present $25,000 to support health science programs in WCSD.

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