Yearly Archives: 2024
Electricity, natural gas bills expected to fall in April
NV Energy’s natural gas division in Northern Nevada will see a decrease in revenue of $26.4 million, resulting in an average reduction of 11% on residential bills.
School board votes to take principals’ union to state court in contract dispute
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees yesterday voted to take the district’s administrative professionals union to the Nevada Supreme Court.
Local officials urge postal service to keep mail sorting in Reno
Local government officials are reaching out to U.S. Postal Service officials and Nevada’s congressional delegation to try to halt a plan to move the region’s outgoing mail processing to Sacramento, California.
Military briefs around Northern Nevada
News and events for active duty members of the military and veterans in northern Nevada. This list is for the week of Feb. 24, 2024.
Advocates, lawmakers laud progress on implementation of prison reforms
New laws limiting solitary confinement and ending medical copays have taken effect, but efforts to set up an independent prison ombudsman and expand medical services to women who are incarcerated are still ongoing, prison officials told lawmakers on Friday.
Douglas County superintendent battle reveals the endgame for partisan school takeover (opinion)
The Douglas County School Board responded to community pressure and reversed their decision to hire former San Joaquin Superintendent John Ramirez Jr.
Executive Chef Chris Lott joins Smith and River team (sponsored)
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Chris Lott has joined the Smith and River team as executive chef.
City of Sparks tried to hide a report that found firefighter responsible for assaulting older woman feeding cats
An external investigation found Sparks Firefighter Timothy Egan instigated an altercation with a senior citizen, lied about it and violated department policies and state laws.
Nevada election officials talk staffing issues, need to combat misinformation
Nevada’s top election official pleaded with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to be proactive against the conspiracy theories and misinformation that are fueling distrust in the democratic process.
World War II veteran turns 100
William Jamerson’s journeys during the past century have taken him to three continents and numerous communities, yet he will be remembered for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and for his ministry in helping others.