Will Nevada students face consequences for protesting ICE?
An advocacy organization says schools can’t discipline students simply for participating in a walkout. Standard absence rules apply, admin say. Many Nevada students have walked...
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...
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...
Indy Explains: Which Nevadans can now file their taxes for free?
New online program is part of the Biden administration’s effort to ease the filing process and comes amid opposition from for-profit tax preparation companies. Nearly...
A’s stadium plan includes a non-retractable roof, baseball’s largest jumbotron
Four renderings released Tuesday of the $1.5 billion project show a large glass wall with views of the Las Vegas Strip. The Oakland Athletics released...
City of Reno hosts forum on street vending; Latino business owners raise concerns
The city of Reno and Northern Nevada Public Health hosted a sidewalk vending permit public forum on Feb. 22. About 40 small business owners showed...