By Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal A Reno High School graduate who, along with his wife, was shot last weekend at a Tucson political event was upgraded from serious to fair condition, but is still in a lot of pain, a friend said Thursday. George and Dorothy “Dot” Morris had moved from Reno to a town […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Nevada ranks No. 1 in spending of federal stimulus dollars for energy efficiency projects, the National Association of State Energy officials announced. The state spent 91 percent of the more than $9.5 million in energy efficiency and conservation grants awarded to it in 2009 as part of the federal stimulus […]
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Oddie Hester, formally Dr. Joshua Welch, will have his comedy career break out Jan. 15 at 4pm in South Lake Tahoe. This free show is acceptable for the whole family. He believes laughter is the best medicine. Please call for a reservation — (530) 544.1600 The performance is inside Lakeview Plaza next to Freshies.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team is accepting applications. DCSAR consists of approximately 30 members who volunteer their time and efforts responding to public emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the past 12 months, DCSAR has responded to numerous public service emergencies, including searching for lost or stranded […]
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The week before a long weekend is always a good time to be on the slopes. Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance sponsored by Harrah’s-Harvey is Feb. 11 from 7-9:30pm at Harveys. Be the coolest dad in town and dance the night away with your daughter. Refreshments will be served and a photo keepsake is available for an additional fee. Tickets are $20, and $8 per additional daughter. The event often sells out. Call […]
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Mt. Rose ski resort is providing paramedic advanced life support through a cooperative agreement between the Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Advanced Life Support (ALS) allows paramedics who work as ski patrollers to perform advanced skills and procedures on patients who normally could only have been done by […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun How do you capture the essence of Nevada in a brand? That’s a task the Nevada Tourism Commission will assign to a brand development vendor when it drafts a request for proposals over the next couple of months. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has gone though […]
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Dragonfly’s first Beer & Food Festival is slated for Jan. 27 from 6 to 9pm at the Truckee restaurant. Attendees may stop in anytime during the evening and roam the food and beer stations, tasting menu items paired with six Mammoth Brewing Company specialty beers. Advanced tickets are on sale now for $28 per person, […]
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By Lou Scatigna When the big ball dropped at midnight New Year’s Eve, the calendar changed, but will you? After two years of recession and recovery that is moving slower than molasses going uphill in January, I believe 2011 is the time for people to make some solid resolutions to change those old habits. Most […]
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