Yearly Archives: 2024
Judge ordered to ‘reconsider’ media coverage after denying video camera in her court
Washoe County District Court Judge Kathleen Sigurdson was ordered on Tuesday to reconsider a recent denial of media coverage of her courtroom.
Senators tout local water projects: New funding will upgrade gates on Lahontan Dam
U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen announced that the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District will receive more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Sailors injured in Fallon training exercise
The U.S. Navy on Friday reported 10 Navy sailors suffered non-life threatening injuries Thursday in an incident involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon.
City’s railroad trespassing ordinance raises enforcement questions
Reno City Council members on Wednesday approved a first reading of an ordinance that, if enacted, would ban trespassing within 100 feet of the railroad tracks within the city.
Council hears Community Assistance Center proposal, again
Reno City Council members on Wednesday voted to move forward with negotiations with Ulysses Development Group to redevelop the former Community Assistance Center (CAC) properties.
Nonpartisan advocate for seniors prevented from running for county commission seat
Marsy Kupfersmith, the advocate for seniors who tried to run for the Washoe Board of County Commissioners, will not appear on the ballot in November.
TRPA employs ‘fire, aim, ready’ approach to managing Tahoe, say critics
Critics say TRPA has prioritized tourism over the quality of Tahoe’s blue waters, as well as the quality of life of the basin’s residents.
Timeline extended for input on city’s update to business licensing codes
Following public outcry over proposed business licensing code changes, officials at the City of Reno said they’re soliciting more community feedback before proceeding with any changes.
Boosting health services at schools among proposals being eyed by state lawmakers
A new state office of children’s health, expanded Medicaid reimbursements for health services provided at schools, and implementing social work apprentice program are among priorities a panel of state lawmakers will recommend to their colleagues when the Nevada Legislature convenes in February.
School trustees consider cell phone policy following winter break
Student cell phone usage was the topic of a long discussion Tuesday during the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees meeting.