News from 2024
WNC Foundation hosts 25th annual Golf for Education fundraiser
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 15, 2024
Western Nevada College Foundation is set to host its 25th Golf for Education tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 27, at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.
Western Nevada College honors employees at Fall Kickoff event
By J. D. Suayan | Aug 15, 2024
Western Nevada College hosted its Fall Kickoff 2024 and Benefits and Wellness Fair on Aug. 14 to celebrate the approaching semester and recognize outstanding employees.
Nevada DMV launches rapid registration service in Elko and Sahara Las Vegas
By C. D. McHugh | Aug 15, 2024
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the release of Rapid Registration in the Elko and Sahara Las Vegas areas, starting August 19, 2024.
Western Nevada College students advised to order fall books by Aug. 21
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 14, 2024
Western Nevada College students are advised to order their fall semester books and course materials by Aug. 21 to ensure receiving them before classes start on Aug. 26.
ACLU files EEOC charge against Nevada licensing board over alleged discriminatory practices
By M. N. Tirado | Aug 14, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Nevada have filed a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy. The charge alleges that the board's reliance on uncorroborated and dismissed criminal charges in deciding massage therapy license applications has caused an unjustified disparate impact on Asian women, violating Title VII.
TMCC Athletics prepares for sixth NJCAA season with new recruits
By A. I. Benavidez | Aug 13, 2024
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Athletics is approaching its sixth season of NJCAA competition. Coaches Geoff Hawkins and Kyle Kelly have been actively recruiting new talent, with many first-year student-athletes set to debut at the collegiate level. As preparations for the fall season continue, a review of the spring and summer activities is timely.
CSN celebrates inaugural prison culinary program graduates
By K. R. Nelson | Aug 13, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of culinary students from the Nevada Department of Corrections on August 7, 2024. The graduation ceremony, held at the Casa Grande Transitional Housing Center, marked the culmination of months of training and education for the 10 graduates. About 40-50 attendees, including family members, correctional staff, and distinguished guests, gathered to witness this occasion.
Nevada coalition urges modernization of court document access
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 13, 2024
In a state where sunshine laws aim to ensure transparency, many Nevadans remain unaware of critical court proceedings. The Nevada Open Government Coalition (NOGC) has highlighted that transparency is lacking in the judicial system.
White House Cyber Director visits College of Southern Nevada
By J. D. Suayan | Aug 13, 2024
Last week, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) hosted White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. as part of the Cybersecurity Workforce and Education Roadshow. The visit underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding Nevada’s cyber workforce, particularly through community colleges and Hispanic-serving institutions like CSN.
Tahoe Summit to address transportation and environmental issues
By A. I. Benavidez | Aug 13, 2024
The 2024 Tahoe Summit Media Kit outlines key topics and contact information for the upcoming event. The summit will cover several critical areas, including the Transportation Action Plan, Environmental Improvement Program Accomplishments Report, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Accomplishments Report, and the Tahoe Science Advisory Council Water Clarity Project.
Elko DMV announces delayed opening due to employee training
By A. D. Bamburg | Aug 12, 2024
The Elko Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office will have a delayed start on Wednesday, August 14, due to employee training. The office will open at 1 p.m. and close regularly at 5 p.m.
Metallica awards $75K scholarship to College of Southern Nevada
By E. F. Cullerton | Aug 12, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has been selected as a recipient of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) for 2024, accompanied by a $75,000 grant. This funding will support 60 students enrolled in CSN’s “Ability to Benefit” program, which allows students to complete their high school education while earning technical skill certifications. The initiative aims to prepare students for careers in Southern Nevada’s growing economic sectors.
Quarantine order issued in Western Nevada hunt units to prevent chronic wasting disease
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 9, 2024
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has announced a quarantine order aimed at preventing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) into Nevada. The disease, which affects the deer family, was recently detected in a road-killed deer near Bishop, California. This is the closest detection to Nevada thus far.
Public Opinion survey finds 81% of Nevada voters support capping attorney contingency fees
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 8, 2024
A survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies in July among Nevada voters found that 81% of respondents support a proposed ballot initiative that would cap attorney contingency fees at 20%.
Nevada faces scrutiny over potential business tax hikes amid financial concerns
By M. N. Tirado | Aug 8, 2024
The only certainties in life are debt and taxes. Considering them together can reduce both. Taxes are a price on public services, and people are unwilling to pay for services that do not deliver good roads and schools.
Utah AG candidate signs transparency pledge; opponent yet to respond
By K. R. Nelson | Aug 8, 2024
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) announced today that Utah attorney general candidate Rudy Bautista (D) has signed ATRA’s 2024 Attorney General Transparency Code pledge. This move is seen as a commitment to transparency and accountability should he be elected.
Nevada releases new dyslexia guidelines following state mandate
By A. D. Bamburg | Aug 8, 2024
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Education has announced the release of a new dyslexia resource guide. The documents aim to assist school districts and public charter schools in identifying and providing instructional support for students who have or are at risk of dyslexia.
Nevada awards $663K for downtown revitalization projects
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 8, 2024
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Main Street, a program under the Rural Economic and Community Development Division of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), has announced funding for nearly two dozen projects.
Attorney General Ford announces court victory against Google for unlawful monopoly
By A. D. Bamburg | Aug 7, 2024
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant court victory in the antitrust case against Google. This legal action was part of a broader coalition of attorneys general connected to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targeting Google's anti-competitive practices.
TMCC reflects on successful Year of Mental Health and Wellness
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 7, 2024
The Year of Mental Health and Wellness at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), promoted throughout the 2023-24 academic year, was deemed a success. The initiative was launched in response to growing concerns about student mental health, exacerbated by academic pressures, financial stress, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommended by the TMCC Health and Wellness Committee and the Planning Council, "There has been great participation across campus," said YeVonne Allen, Executive Director of Student Life and Development.