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The Reno Catholic Diocese of Reno released the names of 12 former Northern Nevada priests who had been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors, in their press release. In that […]
Applications being accepted for Nevada Youth Range Camp
Applications are now being accepted from high school students to attend the 59th annual Nevada Youth Range Camp to be held June 16-22 at the Smith Creek Ranch in central […]
Nevada librarians unite in asking for statewide funding
By Teri Vance Librarians and library supporters gathered last Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature to promote the programs instituted with last session’s dollars and advocate for continued funding. “We are […]
April 11, 2019
Bill to force smaller class sizes stokes broader questions about Nevada school funding
By Michelle Rindels The Nevada Independent Discussion on an ambitious bill to reduce Nevada class sizes once and for all stirred up some deeper questions about how to pay for […]
Nevada bill seeks to raise minimum wage
By Ryan Tarinelli Associated Press CARSON CITY — A bill to raise Nevada’s minimum wage faced its first legislative hearing on Wednesday, a renewed effort that failed in the last […]
Burning Man festival backers oppose new federal restrictions
By Scott Sonner Associated Press SPARKS — Some supporters of the Burning Man counter-culture festival are complaining about new restrictions the federal government is proposing for the event. The U.S. […]
April 4, 2019
Nevada eyes collective bargaining for state workers
By Ryan Tarinelli Associated Press CARSON CITY — For decades, enacting collective bargaining for state workers has remained an elusive goal of supportive Nevada lawmakers. But Democrats this session appear […]
Seedlings planted on Sheep Creek Fire
Forty-five volunteers from kids to adults planted 4,000 sagebrush seedlings on a portion of the Sheep Creek Fire near Battle Mountain, Saturday March 30. The Sheep Creek Fire last year […]