Local Stories for July 2012
Stories for Friday, July 13
Red Hill meeting
The popular “red hill” outdoor destination in sun valley is undergoing changes. The parks department is developing a plan for the 438 acre open space area with the help of area residents. Designers hope to add a non-motorized trail system, native interpretive garden, outdoor classroom, and more. Everyone is invited ...
Forest Service proposes to replace Zephyr Cove pier
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. –-The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on the proposed replacement of the pier at Zephyr Cove Resort. The decades old pier is in need of replacement to provide a health and safety code compliant structure and to meet ...
Save Your Skull Day at the Aces ballpark
Renown Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Cares present the Kohl’s Save Your Skull Day at the Reno Aces Ballpark. The game is this Sunday, July 15, 1:05 p.m., vs. Salt Lake City. Children who attend will get free ice cream in a mini collectible batting helmet. Messages on ways to “save ...
Stars align to benefit Ronald McDonald House charities Northern Nevada
RENO -- The Reno Ronald McDonald House continues its 25th Anniversary Celebration next week with the Red Shoe Gala on July 19, 2012. The sold out event will host nearly 700 people, including celebrity special guests Maury Povich and Connie Chung. Along with national celebrities, other local community "stars" ...
Stories for Thursday, July 12
Northern Nevada positioned to attract many more data centers
As the state continues to build its economic development action plan, northern Nevada is seeing evidence that the focus is on track for our region. Logistics has always played a large part in our growth, but it is now obvious that the characteristics of the high dessert climate, the cost ...
Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline hit with $3B in penalties
British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has admitted to promoting its popular antidepressant medications Paxil and Wellbutrin for unapproved uses and has agreed to the largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history. Glaxo agreed to plead guilty to illegally promoting Paxil for treating depression in children from 1998 to ...
Stories for Wednesday, July 11
Reno Aces aim to strike out hunger
RENO -- The Reno Aces will aim to Strike Out Hunger Friday, July 13, with a food drive presented by U.S. Foods to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Wives of Aces players and coaches, along with food bank volunteers, will be outside the stadium before the game, which ...
First Reno budget since '07 with no layoffs, cuts
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- For the first time in five years, Reno's city budget doesn't call for any layoffs or elimination of programs. "It appears that the worst of the Great Recession is coming to an end," Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger said. "We've hit the bottom and will now ...
Lake Tahoe residents upset with latest black bear killing
The issue of people living peacefully among the established black bear population at Lake Tahoe has surfaced again after a bruin was trapped and killed last week because it reportedly damaged a home upon entering it through an open window. The sub-200-pound female bear with light brown fur entered an ...
Sparks company hustles to swap out NASCAR car logos
Randy Cunningham discovered that NASCAR Sprint Cup teams do everything — not just mid-race tire changes, but everything — in a hurry. Cunningham, owner and general manager of Silver State Barricade & Sign in Sparks, put his staff to work stripping the multiple graphics from a show car that ...
City of Reno seeks public input regarding alcohol business license fees
RENO -- The City of Reno is seeking pubic input on the possibility of increasing alcohol business license fees up to one 100 percent and creating an origination fee on new alcohol related business license applications. The public comment process ends on July 30, 2012. The public comment information ...
Stories for Tuesday, July 10
President Obama coming to Reno this month
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. says President Obama has accepted an invitation to speak at its 113th national convention in Reno this month. VFW Commander Richard DeNoyer says Obama will speak at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on July 23. The event is closed to the public. DeNoyer, ...
City ready for grand demolition event tonight
RENO -- Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and the Reno City Council want people to join them for the kick-off to the demolition work beginning at Moana Stadium. The Moana Springs Grand Demolition Event is the first big step towards the new Moana Springs Aquatic Center and Sports Park. The ...
It’s no joke: Economy hits comedy clubs
Dave Mencarelli, a Reno-area comedian, recently took a second job as club director for the Catch a Rising Star comedy club inside the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. “It is not a great amount of money, but it’s steady, and I don’t have to be in Pocatello, Idaho, on a ...
Stories for Monday, July 9
State of the City Address
State of the City Address Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger July 9, 2012 Thank you to Mayor for introduction. Good evening to City Council. I welcome the opportunity to deliver my first State of the City address to you and the Reno community. From now on this will be an ...
Stories for Friday, July 6
Reno-Tahoe Int'l Airport unveils new building
RENO -- It’s winter in July as the Reno-Tahoe International Airport opens new snow removal equipment building with snow plow parade and ribbon cutting. Krys T. Bart, A.A.E., President/CEO of Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority and BJ Sullivan, President of Clark and Sullivan Construction, will be on hand to unveil a new ...
Airborne Law Enforcement Conference to bring over $2 mil to local economy
Over one thousand law enforcement pilots, tactical flight officers and service providers from across the country will take part in the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) 41st Annual Conference and Exposition hosted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office RAVEN Aviation Unit from July 11 through 13 at the Reno-Sparks Convention ...
Stories for Thursday, July 5
Elko native wins Miss Nevada crown
LAS VEGAS -- Two nights of exciting competition culminated with the crowning of Elko native Randi Sundquist as the 2012 Miss Nevada while Ellie Smith of Henderson was named 2012 Miss Nevada's Outstanding Teen. The pageant was held July 2 and 3 at the Casablanca Resort and Casino in Mesquite, ...
Stories for Tuesday, July 3
More data centers likely to follow Apple
More major data centers are on the horizon for the Reno-Sparks area, and the next announcement to follow last week’s news from Apple is expected soon. Economic development officials won’t disclose the identities of the companies that are seriously looking at northern Nevada as the home for major ...
4th of July safety tips for dog owners
Fourth of July fireworks are no fun for dogs. Historically, Washoe County Regional Animal Services is flooded with calls from pet owners searching for dogs that became lost while trying to flee from the loud noise of the fireworks. On July 4 and 5 of 2011, Regional Animal Services retrieved ...
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