Monthly Archives: July, 2024
Forest Service activates C-130s to combat western wildfires
The USDA Forest Service has activated four Department of Defense C-130 aircraft to assist with increased wildfire activity across the West.
Nevada’s adjutant general announces retirement
Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry announced Wednesday he is retiring as Nevada's 30th adjutant general effective Oct. 31.
Teen dies while under care of Washoe County’s Kids Kottage shelter
A 17-year-old living at the region’s emergency children’s shelter, Kids Kottage, is dead of unknown causes.
Mr. Yummy Yummy is the new hibachi food truck hitting Reno’s streets
Serial entrepreneur Kurtis Tan's newest concept—named after yum yum sauce—is a Japanese Grill and BBQ food truck featuring Tan's creative Asian fusion cuisine with a hibachi twist.
Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told
Despite Nevada having two of the fastest warming cities in the nation — Reno and Las Vegas — the state has taken the least action to protect the public from the impacts of climate change.
Library Director outlines benefits of tax renewal – and what will happen if voters say no
Washoe County Library Trustees on Wednesday heard an update on a proposed tax initiative that will impact the future of the county’s libraries in November.
Sinbad’s Hot Dogs has earned its reputation for quality dogs
Sinbad’s Hot Dogs does what it does and does it well. Located near the Sparks Marina, it’s an easy place for a quick meal or pick-up dinner for the family.
Papé Material Handling earns top recognition for worksite safety excellence from the Safety Consultation and Training Section (sponsored)
The State of Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section recognizes the Papé Material Handling location in Sparks, Nevada for successful entry into top worksite safety program.
Code updates focus on Tahoe area vacation rentals
Washoe’s Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday heard the first reading of an ordinance to clean up and clarify language in the county’s short-term rental (STR) code.
Prison director works to mitigate heat, but advocates, incarcerated say efforts falling short
Nevada’s prison director James Dzurenda last week candidly acknowledged with state officials and advocacy groups that correctional facilities throughout the state need more money to invest in infrastructure to fix ongoing issues.