Flock Cameras in Reno: a Growing Crisis of Public Trust
With increasing awareness of Flock’s failures and threat to privacy people in Reno are protesting and want the cameras to be gone. Here’s a look at why.
Schieve Says That Reno Is Booming. So Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
Mayor Hillary Schieve tells the story of a city transformed in her exit interview with Sam Shad, but is Life in Reno Better for the Residents?
A Look at Where Marshall and Taylor Stand on the Issues from Reno’s Mayoral Forum
The Nevada Independent’s mayoral forum at UNR presented both candidates on stage, answering the same questions. This article summarizes the questions and answers.
Jacobs’ Signs, a Lawsuit, and a Judge Being Removed
The battle over Jacobs’ Neon Line District evolved from branding to Reno’s most revealing political conflict that indicates why Judge Connie Steinheimer was removed.
How to Hold Public Officials Accountable for Their Ethics Violations and Conflicts of Interest
Here's a plan for citizens to file complaints, and to demand that action be taken for ethics violations and conflicts of interest situations.
The Unexplained Pattern of Money Transfers Inside Reno’s Enterprise Funds
A whistleblower tip, referencing the city’s audited financial statements, outlines a pattern of misallocation across multiple funds, and fiscal years, and accountability failures from City Hall.
How a Plea for Help Turned into a Legal Storm for Joey Gilbert and Dr. Warren Gilbert
The story of Dillon v. Gilbert shows how a lawyer, a physician, and a grieving daughter were pulled into a tangled story that led to a legal malpractice lawsuit.
The City of Reno Doesn’t Enforce Its HR Rules
We were told that City Clerk Mikki Huntsman was terminated due to staff complaints. If that is true why hasn’t Reno Police Records Division Manager Shawna Allen been terminated?
Reno Municipal Court: A System Without Pre‑Trial Justice
Reno Municipal Court handles thousands of misdemeanor cases each year, yet it operates without one of the most fundamental components of due process: a pre‑trial hearing.
Kathleen Taylor Shifted to Television Attack Ads And Kate Marshall Responded
Reno’s mayoral race took a sharp turn this month when Kathleen Taylor escalated her campaign messaging to television attack ads targeting Kate Marshall.