Yearly Archives: 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate
The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues.
‘School of Choice’ program launches in Washoe schools
Students in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) can now apply for their school of choice for the 2025-26 academic year.
All Truckee-adjacent properties owned by city will become parkland; Truckee River Vision Plan adopted
According to city park planner Karina Mercier, the decision was made to provide consistency in maintenance, enhance user experience, and streamline regulation of the area.
OPINION: Study overstates lithium mining benefits
Rather than daydreaming about hypothetical lithium dollars, governments should be ensuring sufficient bonding, in the event of LAC’s default—if government loans are not denied outright.
AI advocate vs. ‘science of reading’ champion in Nevada State Board of Education race
In District 2, which covers Northern Nevada, incumbent Angela Orr is seeking to retain her seat against challenger Paul Davis, an American government professor at Truckee Meadows Community College.
Former homeless shelter sold for affordable housing, to be demolished within six months
Reno City Council members approved the sale of properties to Ulysses Acquisition for $3.375 million to construct an affordable housing development.
Council members continue funding downtown cleanup despite frustration with lack of results
Reno City Council members said they were frustrated that, despite all the ARPA money poured into downtown and the river corridor, the area does not seem to have become any safer.
Photos: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony celebrates Native American Day
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) on Friday celebrated Native American Day by joining tribes across the country to honor indigenous peoples of the United States.
Reno events to check out this week (9/30/24): Creepy theater, outhouse races and Offbeat
A diverse lineup of events in Reno this week range from several options from a unique dining experience to theater and music.
Reno tourism board approves $548,000 scoreboard at Livestock Events Center
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) board on Tuesday unanimously approved a $548,000 scoreboard at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.