Under his rainbow umbrella, which protects him from the harsh summer sun, Luis Sanchez happily serves one of his usual customers a raspado — shaved iced — into a plastic cup with homemade strawberry syrup on top. For the past five years, Sanchez has sold snacks from a cart in a North Las Vegas neighborhood as his… [Read More]
‘In The Heights:’ A Movie About How Latinos Come Together to Fight for their Community
Throughout modern movies and TV shows, there is a lot of representation for certain groups and much less for other groups. Being the largest minority in the United States, you would think that the media representation that surrounds Latino people would be positive and have a really firm grasp on what it truly means to… [Read More]
Who You Gonna Call? Understanding 911 Dispatch Services for Spanish-Language Speakers
Calling 911 is a service that we may have to use -– fortunately or unfortunately – at least once in our lives. But imagine a scenario where you pick up the phone during an emergency and don’t understand the language on the other line. This would not just be nightmare for many non-English speakers in… [Read More]
The Amazing Latina Women of Northern Nevada
The United States every March celebrates women’s history month and Noticiero Móvil wanted to put together a list of local ladies who we wanted to recognize for their outstanding contributions to the region. This list is not complete! We just wanted to start it to help you discover the power and beauty of each of… [Read More]
With Stewart Indian School’s complicated and traumatic history, finding justice is a long road
Editor’s Note: For listeners who might be sensitive, this story contains subject material that relates to the erasure of communities through systematic means – and while not explicitly featuring children, does include how they navigated traumas that might still be very real for some. Last year, the Department of Interior began investigating the traumatic legacy… [Read More]
What is Question 1 on the 2022 Nevada ballot, or the Equal Rights Amendment?
The first ballot question before Nevada voters in November aims to close the loop on the fight for equal rights that began decades ago. What it does: Question 1 asks voters whether the Nevada Constitution should be amended to guarantee equal rights regardless “of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability,… [Read More]
Supreme Court overturns right to abortion, igniting the 2022 campaign season
The Supreme Court issued an expected opinion Friday overturning a 50-year constitutional right to abortion and igniting an issue that could play a significant role in the November midterm elections. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), considered the most endangered Senate Democrat of the 2022 cycle, said it was “a devastating day for women in America.” “People in… [Read More]
Breaking down common voting questions in Washoe County
Early voting for Nevada’s primary elections is already underway. KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer sat down with Washoe County Government Affairs Manager Jamie Rodriguez. She’s on the ground at the Registrar of Voters office and explained some common voting questions. Natalie Van Hoozer: Ahead of this 2022 primary and general election, what are common questions that… [Read More]
Nevada to divest from some firearms manufacturers
Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine on Thursday said his office will divest the state’s more than $49 billion investment portfolio from companies that manufacture or sell assault-style weapons. Nevada is one of several states to divest from firearm companies, joining Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York. The decision comes after multiple mass shootings over the past… [Read More]
For the loved ones of Anna Marie Scott, a lack of justice is leaving them restless
In April, roughly 16 billboards started to fill the region’s sky with Anna Marie Scott’s name and face. Secret Witness is advertising a $2,500 dollar reward for any information that could help the family find justice for her murder. Anna’s body was found in a burned vehicle south of Reno on I-580 in early February…. [Read More]