Monthly Archives: August, 2024
Foreign teachers having an outsized impact in one rural county school district
One rural county in Nevada has found much-needed reprieve after years of ongoing teacher shortages: foreign teachers from the Philippines.
Former sheriff’s sergeant released from prison after 3 months
Former Washoe County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dennis Carry was released from prison on June 28.
Registration open for tours of Chalk Bluff Water Treatment Plant and Verdi Hydroelectric Plant (sponsored)
Learn how Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) produces clean water and clean energy by touring TMWA’s water treatment and hydroelectric plants.
Urban Roots unveils community teaching kitchen on Second Street
The nonprofit Urban Roots has officially unveiled its fully functional teaching kitchen at its Second Street facility.
PHOTOS: Wolf Pack’s upset bid foiled by SMU’s late rally in football opener
Nevada had a monster upset well within their grasp for 50 minutes before the Mustangs (1-0) rallied late, aided by some critical Wolf Pack mistakes, for a 29-24 victory over the Pack (0-1).
Reno events to check out this week (8/26/24): Latin Social, Elephant Rifle, art
Reno's cultural calendar is packed with diverse events for the week of August 2 as summer begins to wind down.
School district urges families to apply for free meals as state-funded program ends
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 9, the Washoe County School District’s Universal Free Meal program will end in 35 schools across the county.
Opinion: Denying Reno business licenses for ex-prisoners would be a crime
If the Reno City Council approves the current business license code changes, about one in 12 workers would face punishments never imposed by a judge or jury.
As some businesses leave RPM, others open shop
As favorites left Reno Public Market's food court concept, others moved in. Among those was Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine, the newest vendor.
FACT FOCUS: A look back at some of the questionable claims made during the Democratic convention
Most speakers at the Democratic National Convention stuck to the script — and the facts — but the convention was not without false information.