Yearly Archives: 2024
Service requests for homeless issues increasing
A City of Reno memo distributed this week shows that, despite ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness in the community, calls for service related to people living unsheltered continue to rise.
Military briefs around Northern Nevada: Week of June 20
Events and resources for veterans and active-duty military in northern Nevada for the week of June 20, 2024.
Funding for federal food assistance fell while participation increased, report says
In Nevada, SNAP participation increased by nearly 9% from 2022 to 2023, according to data tracked by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
Somersett residents outraged at developer over subdivision construction
Somersett residents at The Cliffs development say the City of Reno has signed off on incomplete and “fraudulent” work by Toll Brothers, the builder that constructed the homes in their community.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges celebrates 25th anniversary of the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence (sponsored)
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The NCJFC celebrates 25 years of success and innovation of the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence.
Library renewal tax to be on November ballot (updated)
Commissioners voted to approve a resolution adding a question to November's ballot regarding allocating property tax for libraries.
How public charter schools in Nevada can become private when building their facilities
Charter schools are using a loophole to bypass Nevada prevailing wage laws, allege an alliance of building trades unions and one state lawmaker.
Metcalf Builders honored as ‘Safest Contractor of the Year’ at AGC Pinnacle Awards (sponsored)
Reno-based Metcalf Builders announced that it has been recognized with the “Safest Contractor of the Year Award” for the General Contractor Building Division – Over 100,000 Hours.
New nonprofit offers rent assistance to help combat rising housing costs for older adults
A new nonprofit is offering rent assistance to help cover rising rent costs in Reno, specifically for older adults.
State Police seek information on multi-vehicle crash on US395
Investigators from the Nevada State Police are seeking information following a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday, June 18 on US395 southbound near Clear Acre Lane.