Yerington
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Four wastewater construction projects delayed at Reno treatment plant
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Four construction projects at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility are behind schedule, and a separate engineering evaluation is also delayed, according to a staff report prepared for a Wednesday committee meeting. The Joint Coordinating Committee is scheduled to meet at...
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UNR confirms new animal science bachelor’s degree to meet needs
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is launching a new bachelor's degree in animal science, giving students the opportunity to pursue careers in agriculture, livestock production and veterinary-related fields without leaving Nevada. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science program aims to meet growing workforce demands in the state's agricultural...
KOLO TV Reno
The Eddy permanently closing its doors
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Eddy says it will be permanently closing its doors. In an Instagram post, the owners say it will officially close on Nov. 8. They also say their closure “is a direct result of the negative business impacts looming from RTC’s Sierra Street Bridge project.”
Reno-Gazette Journal
Sky Tavern makes big plans after city of Reno OKs lease till year 2118
Sky Tavern — the local nonprofit that’s taught thousands of Reno-area kids to ski and snowboard — is now safe in its mountain home at least until the year 2118. The Reno City Council voted unanimously to extend its current lease to the maximum possible length. The 99-year contract modifies the lease that now will end in 2118. “It helps us not live so hand-to-mouth,” Sky Tavern CEO Toph Brown said at an Oct. 21 council meeting. Board chairman Tom Powell added, “This 99-year lease gives us a foundation for lasting investment, infrastructure, gifts, financing for expanded facilities and opportunity to serve more people.” The land that Sky Tavern sits on just below the Mt. Rose ski resort is city-owned property. Donors, philanthropists and potential grant funders may be reluctant to offer major contributions toward pricey building projects if the nonprofit’s location could be in jeopardy because of shorter leases. When leases on the land come up — as happened in 2016 — the city has the option to sell it. That could be tempting in hard financial times. Keeping Sky Tavern as a community mountain One particularly feared scenario has been that a major ski-resort operator such as Vail
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FOX Reno
Preparing gas meters for winter
Southwest Gas is reminding customers in areas with heavy snow to prepare their gas meters and piping for winter. The utility recommends a sturdy shelter above the meter and keeping meters, vents and access paths clear. When clearing snow from a meter, Southwest Gas advises using a broom and avoiding piling snow on the equipment. If you suspect a gas leak, leave the area and call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020 from a safe location.
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People: Owen Lund joins Brooks Family Dental
Brooks Family Dental announces Owen Lund has joined the practice. A Gardnerville native and University of Nevada, Reno graduate, Lund returns to Northern Nevada after practicing comprehensive dentistry in Oregon and Minnesota. Lund brings clinical experience in restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry, oral surgery and Invisalign, including implants and bone...
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Campground Solutions Summit West Offered Ind. Insights
The Campground Solutions Summit West (CSSW), CalOHA’s industry conference in Reno, Nev., concluded last week, bringing a close to the west coast’s only campground conference. Dyana Kelly, executive director of the California Outdoor Hospitality Association, brought together vendors, park owners, operators and students for three days of collaboration, learning and networking.