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IU’s censorship of the IDS (its own student paper) IU’s censorship of its own student newspaper is all over my feed, so apologies for any duplication, but I thought I’d try to pull together…

AAUP member Deborah Cohn's overview of IU's censorship and disinvestment in the IDS, one of Bloomington's most important sources for local news and journalism medium.com/@dncohn/ius-...

Verdi TV District Faces Scrutiny over Finances and Transparency Washoe County commissioners grill Verdi Television District on financial oversight and transparency. Residents demand accountability for tax dollars.

Washoe County commissioners pressed Verdi TV District reps over transparency and finances after months of resident complaints. The district reported a $105K shortfall and exempted itself from an audit.

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Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage Creators who conceal financial support while weighing in on matters of interest to their funders are falsely presenting themselves as independent voices.

Social media influencers can claim the moral high ground as legacy media struggles with its independence — but only if they’re transparent about who funds them, according to a student of media ethics.
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Horsford, Titus, Lee tell Lombardo to consider a special legislative session to keep SNAP afloat • Nevada Current U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Joe Lombardo urging him to do “everything within his power” to ensure Nevadans continue to receive food stamps during a prolonged federal gove...

Independent of the government shutdown, Nevada SNAP is already expecting budget turmoil. Administrators of the program in August told legislators federal policy changes would force the state to reallocate $19 million in the current fiscal biennium.

Vance's reaction to racist group chats will embolden the worst Republicans Shrugging off the radicalization of right-wing political culture is a mistake.

The guy who falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants were eating cats is upset that media reported on young Republicans chatting about putting their political opponents in gas chambers.
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#NoKings protesters take over city plaza in downtown Reno.

#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.

🔊 Kristen and Bob give a rundown of the major Reno-area news stories: what was said at a community-led summit on data centers, a high-stakes Nevada Supreme Court dispute over police investigations and major funding losses for LGBTQ+ programs at Our Center.

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This Indiana city doesn’t have to pay an innocent mom $16,000 after police wrecked her home, court rules Law enforcement launched 30 tear gas canisters into Amy Hadley's home, smashed windows, ransacked furniture, destroyed security cameras, and more. The government gave her nothing.

Law enforcement launched 30 tear gas canisters into Amy Hadley's home, smashed windows, ransacked furniture, destroyed security cameras, and more.

The government gave her nothing.

Day 2.

My wife and I are fortunate to see Superchunk whenever the come out West. This was a great show enhanced by a nice Vegas-style drizzle. We surreptitiously enjoyed 🍕post-show at Pizza Rock next to them as well. Detroit style, of course. With @roitanmedia.bsky.social @galaxychica.bsky.social

Wrongful Death Suit Against Sparks and Washoe County Schools Wrongful-death lawsuits filed against City of Sparks and Washoe County School District alleging delayed aid and ignored bullying of 12-year-old son.

Parents of 12-year-old Kellen Schatz sued Sparks and WCSD, alleging delayed aid and ignored bullying.

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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:

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

My latest for @thisisreno.bsky.social, follow up on a story I've been covering since Feb. 2024. The complaints were dismissed, which was reported by others, but we looked at what led to the dismissal and what happened after, w/ @bobconrad.bsky.social : thisisreno.com/2025/10/devo...

Woman Fights Sparks City over Tree Removal in Front Yard A battle between a homeowner and the city of Sparks over the cutting down of trees. The homeowner fights to save her beloved trees from destruction.

A Sparks resident is fighting to save two trees slated for removal under the Kate Smith neighborhood improvement project. The city says the trees are in an easement.
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Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after judges deny his request to stay in U.S. Georgia-based journalist Mario Guevara has been deported to El Salvador after more than 100 days in detainment.

In a stunning assault on the First Amendment, the Trump regime has deported an Atlanta journalist (after holding him for more than 100 days) in direct retaliation for his reporting on immigration enforcement. www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...

You too can be on ACAB.

🏆 Team This Is Reno showed up to the Nevada Press Association awards last night. We won one best of and two first place awards plus a handful of others:

1. Editorial of the Year, Kristen Hackbarth & Bob Conrad: “The Season of Spin” thisisreno.com/2025/02/loca...

Unfortunately that’s about how it always works.

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UPS Warehouse Safety Concerns Raised by Employees UPS employees are raising concerns about unsafe working conditions at the Sparks warehouse, citing construction hazards and longstanding issues.

Package delivery company UPS is facing several complaints from its employees over what they say are unsafe working conditions. The Sparks warehouse is under renovation, and workers say construction work, along with what they said were longstanding safety concerns, are putting them in harm’s way.

Residents Criticize Washoe County's PR-Driven 'State of The County' Washoe County's 'State of Washoe County' presentation was criticized for focusing on positive aspects while ignoring pressing issues like crime and homelessness.

We usually cover stuff like this as a straight news story, but I had so many thoughts on how it missed the mark that I couldn't help but write it as an editorial, with @bobconrad.bsky.social
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Solid move. This will be good.

Editorial: Ratepayers Shouldn't Pay For Data Centers' Energy Costs Citizens should not bear the cost of data centers they don't want. At This Is Reno editorial.

#Editorial: Data centers should pay their own way. NV Energy customers should not be responsible for covering the massive power demand of data centers, which is projected to triple current energy needs.

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Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it Detailed data that US government agencies collect and make available has underpinned research about people, medicine, science, crime, jobs, housing, climate and the economy.

The data you depend on – about jobs, weather, health, water and more – is quietly vanishing from federal sites.

Here’s how it’s happening and how you can join efforts to help save it:

Data centers are all the rage in Reno. w/ @kristenhackbarth.bsky.social