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TMCC Has Gone Green

Truckee Meadows Community College has announced that 100 percent of the energy used on campus is supported by green energy efficiency.MORE

Washoe County School District Sets a District Record For Grad Rates

The Washoe County School District Class of 2019 set a District record graduation rate of 86 percent, an increase from 2018. Eight high schools increased their graduation rates last year. All traditional high schools now post rates of 83 percent or higher, and seven of those schools have achieved graduation rates of 90 percent or…MORE

Nevada Supreme Court Rejects Reno’s Appeal of Lemmon Valley Lawsuit

The Nevada Supreme Court turned down the city of Reno’s appeal of a lawsuit , that allowed 54 property owners to seek class action status against the city over 2017 flooding in Lemmon Valley. The decision filed Thursday notes the city can still appeal the court decision using a conventional appeal. The property owners sued…MORE

Need to Enroll is a Health Plan? The Clock is Ticking

If you want to enroll in a health plan under Nevada Health Link, the clock is ticking. Open enrollment will end Sunday at midnight. Missing the deadline means under most circumstances, you will be ineligible until November 2020. Anyone who isn’t offered insurance in their workplace can qualify for a plan on the exchange, and…MORE

Wreaths Across America is Saturday

The annual Wreaths Across America is Saturday, and you’re asked to come out and honor the men and women buried at the Northern Nevada Veteran’s Cemetery.MORE

Sparks “Luring” Attempts Under Investigation

Sparks Police are investigating a report of a “Luring.” Just after 2 pm Thursday, December 12, police responded to a report of a white adult man, attempting to two children to his black truck, with the offer of ice cream. This was reported in the area of Lincoln Way in Sparks. Witnesses told police the…MORE

Amodei Votes Against Drug Price Negotiation, And Out of Pocket Caps

Congressman Mark Amodei voted against a prescription drug proposal that would have allowed the government to negotiate better prices for patients on 250 prescriptions. The bill would also put a cap on out of pocket costs for Medicare patients at $2,000 per year. The legislation passed out of the House with a vote of 230-192.…MORE

Reno City Council Approves The Annexation of 80 Acres of Land

After some debate, the Reno City Council approved the annexation of more than 80 acres of land Wednesday. Pending the project’s approval next year, that land will be added to the Westview subdivision, which will feature nearly 70 high end homes with more than 70% open space. The Westview subdivision is less than a half…MORE