Running a school food pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic: an audio diary
Communities in Schools works directly with families experiencing hunger. With the overall mission of helping students stay in school, the organization staffs ten food pantries...
Ex-Gov. Sandoval appointed by regents as next UNR president
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents took the unusual step of appointing a former politician to lead UNR on Thursday, unanimously naming...
How the national eviction ban will work in Nevada
This week, Gov. Steve Sisolak extended the state’s eviction moratorium until mid-October. Right after that announcement, the Trump administration banned evictions until the end of...
Appeals court decision may mean TPS beneficiaries from six countries lose legal status next year
An appeals court ruling clears the federal government to proceed with its plan to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for six countries, including El Salvador...
Trump energizes base, attacks democrats during Nevada campaign stop
President Donald Trump used his campaign stop in northern Nevada over the weekend to slam Democrats and sow doubt about the integrity of the election....
UNR presidential candidate finalists revealed, selection to be made by September 17
The Nevada System of Higher Education announced the four finalists for the office of the University of Nevada, Reno’s president. The four finalists are former...
As deadline nears, officials fear census undercount
As the end of the census approaches, Nevada’s lieutenant governor said she was alarmed by data indicating an undercount in spite of population growth and...
Nevada’s communities of color, essential workers are disproportionately affected by COVID-19: Report
Nevada’s army of essential workers have not only kept the wheels of daily life going for all Nevadans, they’ve helped the state maintain the look...
Washoe County Library System retires late fees in attempt to remove barriers to library access
The Washoe County Library System became one of the first library systems in Nevada to eliminate fines for overdue books and materials last week, joining a...
Eviction moratorium will be extended for another 45 days amid hurdles getting aid programs going
Gov. Steve Sisolak will extend Nevada’s soon-to-expire eviction moratorium until mid-October, while trying to fast-track the launch of a renter mediation program and adding $10 million for...