Nevada Latino Caucus to introduce bills empowering and uplifting Latino families
Nevada’s 83rd legislative session is underway, and the nine-member Latino Caucus laid out its priorities with a focus on the immigrant communities’ rights, healthcare worker...
Lombardo talks Trump, immigration and school choice during IndyTalks interview
The GOP governor also said mass deportation plans are too resource intensive, and that the state would likely have to scrap services if federal funds...
One Small Step: Northern Nevadans connect over political values shaped by Latin American influences
Antonio Solorio and Leslie Mix are Northern Nevada residents who participated in the One Small Step conversation program. In partnership with StoryCorps, KUNR connects people with different...
The Power of Bilingual Storytelling at the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
How do you reach a community when language itself can be a barrier? For industries and organizations across Northern Nevada, connecting with Spanish speaking residents...
CHA Nevada to offer influenza and COVID boosters ahead of flu season
Flu season is approaching, and Community Health Alliance (CHA Nevada) will offer seasonal flu vaccines and the new COVID booster to protect residents and keep...
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs. When the Secret Service appeared at...
How officials are grappling with overcrowding at Tahoe’s Sand Harbor
Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000. On warm weekend days, the line...
New academy preps students for municipal, wildland firefighting careers
Local and federal agency officials are hoping a “grow-your-own” program could help overcome labor shortages. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Environment newsletter. I’m Amy Alonzo,...
Only half of low-income Nevada mothers, babies eligible for food aid apply. Why?
Officials plan to add a text messaging system and offer easy-to-understand resources in other languages to increase the number of participating families. Though more than...
Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day?
In the late 1960s, scientists, governments, and citizens were becoming more concerned about the impacts of 150 years of industrial growth. Concerns grew over devastating...