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Lombardo makes 30 appointments, including Kieckhefer and Reynolds

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June 30, 2024

Lombardo makes 30 appointments, including Kieckhefer and Reynolds

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) -Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo last week announced 30 appointments to boards and commissions.

They include Ben Kieckhefer, Lombardo’s former chief of staff, to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and Terry Reynolds, recently retired as the Nevada Department of Business and Industry director, to the Nevada Ethics Commission.

“Both Terry and Ben bring decades of wisdom and experience to their respective appointments, and I’m grateful for their honorable service to their fellow Nevadans,” Lombardo said in a statement.

Prior to serving as Lombardo chief of staff, Kieckhefer served on the Nevada Gaming Commission, appointed in October 2021 by Gov. Steve Sisolak, and served as a member of the Nevada State Senate for three consecutive terms representing the Washoe and Carson portions of the Tahoe Basin.

Before working for state government, Reynolds previously served as city manager for the cities of Prescott, Ariz., Elko and Sparks. Reynolds served in municipal government for over 20 years. Reynolds will fill the seat formerly held by Ethics Commissioner Thoran Towler.

The appointments:

Shane Kraus Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling

Scott Kichline Air Service Development Commission

Christopher Abraham Air Service Development Commission

Eric Smith Board for Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Justin Johnson Board of Agriculture

Jennifer Stepp Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors

Salome Balecha Board of Optometry

Adriana Fralick Cannabis Compliance Board

Kent Lay Contractors’ Board

Shatawna Daniel Interagency Advisory Council on Homelessness to Housing

Gilbert Hernandez Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery Advisory Committee

Kevin McKinney Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission

Robert Straube Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission

Valerie Clark Silver State Health Insurance Exchange

William Dolan Southern Nevada Veterans Cemetery Advisory Committee

Elizabeth Smith Southern Nevada Veterans Cemetery Advisory Committee

Megan Labadie State Land Use Planning Advisory Council

Ben Kieckhefer Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

Sandra Schneeberger Women Veterans Advisory Committee

Clayton Eugean Comstock Historic District Commission

Tammy Hendrix Comstock Historic District Commission

Mercedes de la Garza Comstock Historic District Commission

David Bates Comstock Historic District Commission

Nancy Cleaves Comstock Historic District Commission

Joseph Curtis Comstock Historic District Commission

Julie Workman Comstock Historic District Commission

Calvin Dillon Comstock Historic District Commission

Jessica Todtman Commission on Postsecondary Education

Terry Reynolds Commission on Ethics

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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada hosting back to school vaccine clinic

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July 2, 2024

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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada hosting back to school vaccine clinic

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will be hosting a series of back-to-school vaccine clinics in the month of July.

The clinic will be for kids over the age of five, but under the age of 19.

“Our commitment to keeping our clients and their communities healthy includes ensuring everyone has access to health and wellness resources, including vaccines,” said Marie Baxter, CEO of Catholic Charites of Northern Nevada.

The clinics will be held at these locations, dates and times:

Moana Neighborhood Center – Saturday, July 6 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Moana Neighborhood Center located at 480 E. Moana Lane.
North Valleys Neighborhood Center – Monday, July 8 from 1 to 4 pm at the North Valleys Neighborhood Center located at 440 E. Golden Valley Road.
Sun Valley Neighborhood Center – Friday, July 12 from 1 to 4 pm at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center located at 130 West Gepford Parkway.
Fernley Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows – Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at the Fernley Boys & Girls Club located at 396 US Highway 95a South, Suite 401.

Qualifying criteria include children ages 5-19 who are eligible for the VFC program if they are uninsured, Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid-enrolled, American Indian or Alaska Native, or underinsured. Parents must be present and, if possible, provide shot record information.

Out-of-state residents must show proof of vaccination to qualify.

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Southern Nevada Health District launching site with free mental health resources

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July 2, 2024

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Southern Nevada Health District launching site with free mental health resources

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District is rolling out a new website with free mental health and well-being resources.

It’s part of a partnership with CredibleMind, an online digital mental health platform.

According to a press release, you can visit ClarkCountyThrive.crediblemind.com and find “credible, evidence-based mental health and wellness information along with tools and resources designed to build individual and community resilience.”

Health district employees said you can find over a dozen scientifically-reviewed assessments to learn about topics like anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, and identify well-being support services.

Resources are available in English and Spanish.

There are also thousands of vetted apps, podcasts, articles and videos across a range of topics as well as tool to help users focus on building skills to improve their mental and emotional well-being at work, home and in the community.

Users must be at least 13 years or older to create an account. Users who are 18 and older who create an account and. take the Mental Health Check-in assessment will be entered to win a $100 gift card from CredibleMind.

Account activation is not required to access the site and its resources. All information provided is confidential, according to the health district.

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Southbound lane of Nevada Ave. at Washington closed due to a motorcycle crash

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17 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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Southbound lane of Nevada Ave. at Washington closed due to a motorcycle crash

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound on Monday around 8:50 p.m. due to a crash.

A serious crash occurred Monday evening between a car and a motorcycle. The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound as the crash was investigated. The northbound lane is still open.

The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital. As of 9:30 p.m. Her injuries were reported to be serious but not life threatening.

KKTV will update this article if we receive any more information on the crash.

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