School closures due to COVID-19 in Washoe County sets unclear path for teachers and parents
Public schools can provide a lot more than just an education for children. For many going to school means reliable access to food, shelter, technology,...
Nevada is essentially closed because of coronavirus, orders Gov. Sisolak
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close by noon Wednesday, March 18. In order to prevent the spread of...
Clustered due to coronavirus? Here’s a guide to what’s open, closed and free in Reno
Eerie, bizarre, crazy, surreal are all adjectives we keep hearing to describe the never-before actions that our local, state and federal government are taking because...
Navigating the ‘public charge’ law could require a lawyer, Reno activists say
The recent changes to the public charge law that became effective at the end of February and will have a big impact on some immigrants...
UNR’s DACA recipients concerned about their future
Like many other students across the country participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, María Villaseñor-Magana anxiously waits for the upcoming United...
Another child on bike victim of a hit and run in Northwest Reno
A boy on his bicycle was hit by a car last month and more details, including video of the incident, was released by the Reno...
University cancels programs in Italy and South Korea due to global coronavirus outbreak
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) announced this weekend the cancellation of its study abroad programs in Italy and South Korea. USAC had already suspended...
UNR working to accurately count students for Census 2020
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students that live on or off-campus should not be counted as a part of their parent’s households for the Census...
Bernie Sanders coasts to Nevada Caucus victory thanks to Latinos
Nevada’s Democratic voters, especially Latinos, overwhelmingly supported Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders during the state’s caucus on Saturday, Feb. 22 and now the candidate is riding...
Many Latino Voters Say Candidates Need ‘Cultural Competency’
Democratic hopefuls have made attempts to reach out to Spanish-speaking communities, but voters in Northern Nevada have said candidates are not doing enough to reach...