Reno Reporter

Reno City Council approves new affordable housing initiatives

By Reno Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

In our ongoing commitment to keep citizens and media informed, we’ve summarized the outcomes of a few key agenda items from Wednesday’s Regular Meeting of the Reno City Council. Staff Reports with more information are linked below.

Washoe County's only institution spent $7,698,508 on basketball teams in 2023

By Reno Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Washoe County's basketball collegiate teams received $7,698,508 in funding for the 2023 season.

Washoe County awards $8,929,972 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Reno Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Washoe County's two universities paid $8,929,972 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reno Reporter area weekly mass times

By Reno Reporter | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Reno Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Reno announces fourth free cooking class for seniors

By Reno Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

The City of Reno and Ward 4 Councilmember Meghan Ebert have announced an upcoming free culinary class for Northern Nevada seniors. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Elks Lodge located at 597 Kumle Lane.

There were 25,614 white students enrolled in Washoe County districts in 2022-23 school year

By Reno Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 41.8% of students enrolled in Washoe County districts identified as white.

There were 3,906 multiracial students enrolled in Washoe County districts in 2022-23 school year

By Reno Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

In Washoe County districts, 3,906 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Reno Municipal Court hosts twelfth graduation ceremony for veteran offenders

By Reno Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The Reno Municipal Court will host the twelfth CAMO-RNO Veterans Court graduation on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. CAMO-RNO (Court Assisting Military Offenders in Reno) is a treatment court designed for veterans and active-duty military personnel charged with misdemeanor crimes. Nine graduates will be honored during the ceremony.

From Silver State Times

In-state students at Truckee Meadows Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2023

By Silver State Times | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Truckee Meadows Community College, in Reno, were $3,144 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Washoe County districts in 2022-23 school year?

By Reno Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 1.5% of students enrolled in Washoe County districts identified as Pacific Islander.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Washoe County districts in 2022-23 school year?

By Reno Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

In Washoe County districts, 25,984 Hispanic students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Reno Reporter area weekly mass times

By Reno Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Reno Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Washoe County Education: 1,640 Black students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year

By Reno Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 2.7% of students enrolled in Washoe County districts identified as Black.

Washoe County Education: 2,536 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year

By Reno Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

In Washoe County districts, 2,536 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Washoe County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Reno Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Washoe County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 1.2% of Washoe County's districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Reno Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

In Washoe County districts, 724 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

City of Reno announces backpack giveaway event at Pat Baker Park

By Reno Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The Rolling Recreation trailer will visit Pat Baker Park on Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ahead of the 2024-2025 school year, the City of Reno plans to include a backpack giveaway at this stop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A total of 50 backpacks will be available to children on a first-come, first-served basis.

Washoe County's men's football teams receive $13,222,437 in 2023

By Reno Reporter | Jul 11, 2024

Men's football teams from Washoe County received $13,222,437 during the 2023 season, up 5.4% from the previous year.

City of Reno installs 'hot paws' signs to protect pets from hot surfaces

By Reno Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

The City of Reno has begun installing 40 new 'hot paws' signs in various city parks and along the riverfront. These signs aim to raise awareness among pet owners about the dangers of hot surfaces for their pets, particularly during the summer months.

Reno seeks public input on Truckee River Vision Plan

By Reno Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The City of Reno and Washoe County are soliciting public feedback on the Truckee River Vision Plan, aimed at enhancing the 18-mile stretch of the Truckee River Corridor between the Nevada state line and Sparks. The final round of public outreach began on July 8 and will continue through July 28. During this period, the draft plan is accessible on the City of Reno's website, featuring a new landing page with a survey and other project resources.