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Nevada Ranks Second in Gun Suicides Among Seniors

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 2h

Nevada men over 70 have the 2nd-highest gun suicide rate in the U.S., behind Wyoming. Rural areas face the worst rates. If in crisis, call or text 988.

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New research reveals that Nevada has the second-highest rate of gun suicide among older men, with rural areas being most severely affected.

Guitars for Vets: Healing Through Music in Reno

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Reno veterans gather weekly for guitar lessons with Guitars for Vets, a nonprofit helping veterans heal through music and community.

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Reno's Guitars for Vets chapter provides guitar lessons to veterans with PTSD, offering a supportive environment. The program,

Reno Council Postpones Decision on Sewer Rate Hike

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Reno City Council postponed a sewer rate hike vote, citing the need for final cost estimates on major projects like the $84M Advanced Purified Water Facility.

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Reno City Council delays vote on sewer rate increase, seeking more information on infrastructure project costs and exploring usage-based billing options.

Government Shutdown: Nevada Senators Split

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Nevada’s senators split over the shutdown. Cortez Masto voted to keep government open; Rosen pushed for a deal to protect health care programs.

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Nevada senators Cortez Masto and Rosen take different stances on government shutdown and healthcare issues, introducing legislation to mitigate impact.

Reno's Rosewood to Reopen Under Great Basin Institute

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Reno partners with the Great Basin Institute to reopen and maintain the Rosewood Nature Study Area after months of closure. Public access is expected to resume soon.

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Reno officials partner with Great Basin Institute to restore and maintain Rosewood Nature Study Area, ensuring public access and environmental education.

School Nurse Accused of Disability Accommodation Denial

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This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 1d

Washoe County School District faces allegations of systemic disability-accommodation failures after a nurse allegedly forged medical forms. WCSD officials say an investigation found no misconduct.

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Spanish Springs Elementary School accused of denying disability accommodations, forging documents, and administering medication without authorization.

Reno 2025 Survey: Transportation and Downtown Concerns

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Reno residents rate emergency services highly but view downtown and transportation negatively in the city’s 2025 Community Survey.

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Reno residents prioritize emergency services and infrastructure improvements, but express concerns about transportation and downtown conditions.

Public Input Sought on Lear Theater's Future by HRC

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Reno’s Historical Resources Commission meets Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. to plan a public “Lear Summit” about the Lear Theater’s future. Attend in person or online.

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Join the Historical Resources Commission on Oct. 9 to discuss the future of the Lear Theater. Share your input and help shape the public engagement summit.

Northern Nevada Veterans' Upcoming Events and Resources

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Northern Nevada veterans will host suicide awareness and resource events this fall, including Women Veterans Day and Wreaths Across America.

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Discover resources and events for veterans in Northern Nevada, including suicide prevention, job opportunities, and community activities.

Nevada Health Link Premiums to Surge by 26% in 2026

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 2d

Nevada Health Link premiums will rise 26% in 2026 amid higher medical costs and the end of federal subsidies.

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Nevada Health Link premiums are set to rise 26% in 2026, driven by rising medical costs and the expiration of federal subsidies.

Reno's Travel Policies Questioned During Dismissal of Council Member's Ethics Charges

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The Nevada Commission on Ethics dismissed or closed three complaints against Reno Council member Devon Reese, citing insufficient evidence. The case renewed scrutiny of the city’s travel policy.

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Three ethics complaints against Reno City Council member Devon Reese have been dismissed due to lack of evidence. The city's travel policy was questioned.

Nevada Governor Plans Special Legislative Session

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Joe Lombardo plans to call a special legislative session “in the next few months.” No date or agenda was provided, but two Assembly seats must now be filled.

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Governor Lombardo plans to call a special session of the Nevada State Legislature to address unfinished business and fill legislative vacancies.

Reno Council to Vote on ADU Rules, Sewer Rate Increase

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Reno City Council will review sewer rate hikes, survey results, and housing ordinance updates at its Oct. 8 meeting.

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Reno City Council meeting agenda includes public hearings, updates on services, and decisions on development. Proposed sewer rate increase discussed.

Fire Prevention Week: Safe Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 2d

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5–11 with a focus on lithium-ion battery safety. Fire officials urge safe use, charging and recycling.

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Fire officials focus on the safe use of lithium ion batteries for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5–11.

Nevada Health Link's October Events for Health Insurance

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Nevada Health Link navigators will attend 20+ October events to share insurance resources before open enrollment, Nov. 1–Jan. 15, 2026.
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Nevada Health Link navigators will share health insurance information at community events this October ahead of the open enrollment period.

Beach Hut Deli serves specialty sandwiches with a side of island vibes

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 3d

Beach Hut Deli serves California-style sandwiches with beachy vibes in North Reno. Open daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Beach Hut Deli serves specialty sandwiches with a side of island vibes.

Lear Theater Debate, Reno Cancels Data Centers Meeting

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 3d

This week on the podcast: Lear Theater confusion, NV Energy refunds, Reno’s canceled data-center meeting and newsroom awards.

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Get the latest updates on Reno news: The Lear Theater debate, NV Energy refunds and Reno cancels data-centers meeting while Sparks takes the lead.

Reno Council Member Cleared of Ethics Charges, Ethics Commissioners Express Concern Over City Travel Policies

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The Nevada Ethics Commission had to issue orders to get Reno Council member Devon Reese’s travel records after repeated delays.

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Reno City Council member Devon Reese is cleared of ethics complaints due to lack of evidence. Commissioners troubled by lack of cooperation by Reese and his attorney.

Lombardo announces there will be a special legislative session… at some point • Nevada Current

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Nevada Current @nevadacurrent.com · 3d

By publicly announcing there will be a special session, Lombardo is triggering county commissions to fill vacancies created by 2 Republicans who resigned from the Legislature. By state law, their replacements must be members of the same political party.

Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday announced he plans to call the Nevada State Legislature into a special session “at some point over the next few months.” His two-sentence statement did not include a timeli...

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This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 3d

Heinz Ranch Land Co. will appeal the denial of StoneGate zoning changes Oct. 9 before the Regional Planning Governing Board.

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StoneGate Development Appeal Hearing Set for Oct. 9

The appeal of the denied Master Plan amendments for StoneGate development in Reno will be heard by the Regional Planning Governing Board on Oct. 9.

Truckee River Cleanup Yields 12 Tons of Trash

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More than 75 volunteers joined Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful’s first Down River Cleanup, removing 12 tons of waste from the Truckee River east of Sparks.

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Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful's Down River Cleanup removes over 12 tons of trash and weeds from the Truckee River, restoring the riverbanks with native plants.

Reno Council Member Attacks Nevada Ethics Commission over Dismissal

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 4d

Reno Council member Devon Reese criticized the Nev. ethics commission after two complaints against him were dismissed. He claimed the commission lacked authority over him. The commissioners disagreed, and they called out what they said was an "unwarranted, misleading and unprofessional attack."

Reno City Council member Devon Reese attacks Nevada Commission on Ethics, claims exoneration. Commissioners defend executive director.

Gold Star Families Honored at Nevada Memorial Plaza

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This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 4d

Gold Star families were honored Sunday in Sparks with ceremonies at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza and the Gold Star Family Memorial.

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Honoring Gold Star families and fallen veterans in Nevada. Remembrance ceremony at Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza and Gold Star Family Memorial.

This Is Reno @thisisreno.bsky.social · 4d

🔊 Kristen and Bob break down the latest Reno news headlines in this podcast. We discuss Reno v. Sparks in the data center debate, the latest on the Lear Theater, Reno's ADU ordinance error and the awards we recently received from the Nevada Press Association.
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