Bob Conrad
@bobconrad.bsky.social
Entrepreneurial journo/media guy at @thisisreno. Drummer. PhD in Ed. Leadership. Part time instructor at UNR (College of Ag.).
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Indie music lovers, take note!
Camera Obscura, Swervedriver and IVY are coming to the small town of Wells, Nevada, next May to headline Schellraiser's Humboldt Hideaway, a micro-scale, rural music festival that also features White Denim, Hotline TNT, and many more of our favorite bands.
Camera Obscura, Swervedriver and IVY are coming to the small town of Wells, Nevada, next May to headline Schellraiser's Humboldt Hideaway, a micro-scale, rural music festival that also features White Denim, Hotline TNT, and many more of our favorite bands.
November 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Indie music lovers, take note!
Camera Obscura, Swervedriver and IVY are coming to the small town of Wells, Nevada, next May to headline Schellraiser's Humboldt Hideaway, a micro-scale, rural music festival that also features White Denim, Hotline TNT, and many more of our favorite bands.
Camera Obscura, Swervedriver and IVY are coming to the small town of Wells, Nevada, next May to headline Schellraiser's Humboldt Hideaway, a micro-scale, rural music festival that also features White Denim, Hotline TNT, and many more of our favorite bands.
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Washoe County Deputy DA Aziz Merchant is no longer a prosecutor after local attorneys raised concerns about the content of his videos posted to YouTube and Instagram.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Washoe County Deputy DA Aziz Merchant is no longer a prosecutor after local attorneys raised concerns about the content of his videos posted to YouTube and Instagram.
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U.S. District Court Judge Anne Traum issued a temporary restraining order against self-described First Amendment auditor Drew Ribar after Washoe County officials and Reno’s Build Our Center alleged harassment and threats.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
U.S. District Court Judge Anne Traum issued a temporary restraining order against self-described First Amendment auditor Drew Ribar after Washoe County officials and Reno’s Build Our Center alleged harassment and threats.
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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-...
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…
medium.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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-...
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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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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.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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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.
buff.ly/QbUE8wJ #SocialMedia #polisky
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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.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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.
buff.ly/QbUE8wJ #SocialMedia #polisky
buff.ly/QbUE8wJ #SocialMedia #polisky
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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.
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...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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.
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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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Vance's reaction to racist group chats will embolden the worst Republicans
Shrugging off the radicalization of right-wing political culture is a mistake.
reason.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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 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.
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.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#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.
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.
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🔊 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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October 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
🔊 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.
👉 Full podcast available on all apps.
👉 Full podcast available on all apps.
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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.
The government gave her nothing.
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.
reason.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
The government gave her nothing.
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
We had a blast @ BFF in #Vegas!
Props to the crowd for traveling from all over & hanging in the rain!
Tmrw nite our first show ever in #santafe!
TIX:
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Props to the crowd for traveling from all over & hanging in the rain!
Tmrw nite our first show ever in #santafe!
TIX:
tickets.lensic360.org/tickets/452081
October 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
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Parents of 12-year-old Kellen Schatz sued Sparks and WCSD, alleging delayed aid and ignored bullying.
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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.
thisisreno.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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.
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JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:
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October 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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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...
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.
thisisreno.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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...
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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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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.
thisisreno.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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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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...
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.
www.cbsnews.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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.
🔊 @kristenhackbarth.bsky.social and @bobconrad.bsky.social break down the latest Reno news headlines in this podcast. We discuss the new lawsuit against Burning Man, safety problems at UPS in Sparks and the city of Reno's new arts board — ACAB.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
You too can be on ACAB.
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🏆 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...
1. Editorial of the Year, Kristen Hackbarth & Bob Conrad: “The Season of Spin” thisisreno.com/2025/02/loca...
September 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
🏆 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...
1. Editorial of the Year, Kristen Hackbarth & Bob Conrad: “The Season of Spin” thisisreno.com/2025/02/loca...
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Local journalists—need resources to help you cover vaccines responsibly today? Our new free toolkit can help you include evidence-based research in your stories to help inform the public. Bookmark it and share with colleagues. bit.ly/46axrsc
How to cover vaccines responsibly in 2025 - SciLine
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September 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Local journalists—need resources to help you cover vaccines responsibly today? Our new free toolkit can help you include evidence-based research in your stories to help inform the public. Bookmark it and share with colleagues. bit.ly/46axrsc
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🎤 Our latest podcast: "Burner trash and the price of ribs."
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With @kristenhackbarth.bsky.social & @bobconrad.bsky.social
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September 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🎤 Our latest podcast: "Burner trash and the price of ribs."
👉 Listen: thisisreno.buzzsprout.com
With @kristenhackbarth.bsky.social & @bobconrad.bsky.social
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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.
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.
thisisreno.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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.
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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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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.
thisisreno.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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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