Nevada’s minimum wage went up to $12 an hour on July 1; two-tier system is out
This increase comes after the passage of AB456, which increased the minimum wage by 75 cents annually over a five-year period. Before Nevada voters passed...
¿What is Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill?
Opill, the first oral contraceptive pill to be available without a prescription in the U.S. since March, is available to buy online at opill.com and...
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,...
Playball! Reno Aces Baseball is Back With New Initiatives to Grow its Latino fanbase
After warming up, Reno Aces infielder Andrés Chaparro wipes the sweat from his brow and prepares to be interviewed. He’s just won Player of the...
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...
Q&A: How Talia Guzman’s Multicultural Identities Provide the Backdrop for her University Experience
Despite a unique cultural identity, Talia Guzman has always embraced what makes her different, especially as a University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) student, where she’s...
How newly naturalized U.S. citizens in Nevada can sway the 2024 election
Three out of every four immigrants in the U.S. are naturalized citizens. A new report says that in eight states this year, including Nevada, the...
Indy Education: Award-winning Sparks teacher on helping students learn from each other
Plus: Clark County School District to pay $36K in legal fees related to public records battle, and free meals for Washoe County students on spring...
Q&A: A Conversation with Latino Arte and Culture Founders Annamaria Cavallone and Mario DelaRosa
More than 20 years ago, Annamaria Cavallone was bothered by the lack of a Latino theater company in Reno — so she created one. Cavallone...