Yearly Archives: 2024
Service, heroes and sacrifice
The annual Vietnam War Veterans Remembrance Day on Saturday, March 23 at Truckee Meadows Community College not only honored the military for their service a half-century ago in Vietnam but also recognized those who fought in either Iraq or Afghanistan.
Lithium Americas joins top worksite safety program with the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (sponsored)
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The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) recognizes Lithium Americas Corp.’s Lithium Technical Development Center in Reno, Nevada for exemplary worksite safety honor.
Council upholds Reno Axe live entertainment permit, moves closer to ADU decision
Reno City Council members heard an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a conditional use permit for Reno Axe to provide live entertainment late into the night.
Nevada’s physician shortage may be self-induced, say experts
The chronic shortage of medical providers in Nevada may have more to do with turf protection and overzealous regulation than with the state’s desirability as a place to practice.
Northern Nevada physician encourages community members to share with loved ones their decision to become a registered organ donor (sponsored)
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Together with Donor Network West, Dr. Dennis Yamamoto shares his wife's story to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. She saved one person through organ donation.
Another $75,000 approved to fight Brekhus lawsuit against City of Reno
Reno City Council members on Wednesday approved an additional $75,000 to cover the costs for legal services from the Dickinson Wright law firm in a lawsuit brought by Council member Jenny Brekhus.
Taxpayers foot the bill for cities to tow hundreds of abandoned vehicles each year
The cities of Reno and Sparks spend tens of thousands of dollars each year to tow and dispose of abandoned vehicles.
Reno Aces to host three Vitalant blood drives at Greater Nevada Field throughout the season (sponsored)
Reno Aces and Vitalant will host three blood drives at Greater Nevada Field beginning on Tuesday, April 16th.
NV leaders call for clean energy investments options for all
Nevada state leaders held a workshop on clean energy home upgrades and discussed how people can leverage available tax credits on solar power, heat pump appliances, and weatherization projects.
Commissioners approve camping ban, look for other options to support unhoused people
Washoe County’s ordinance bans camping on county-owned property or public places, including within 1,000 feet of the Truckee River, as well as living in vehicles or RVs on public or county property.