Latino communities from across Nevada gathered at the state Capitol for Latino Lobby Day to celebrate culture and advocate for legislation impacting immigration, education, labor, and the environment.Par Manuel Holguin JR

Since a new law shuttered the state’s only procedural abortion clinic, its patients were referred to Colorado, Utah and Montana.Par Hanna Merzbach

Two Nevada lawmakers are teaming up on a bipartisan bill to prevent suicide by gun.Par Lucia Starbuck

In recent decades, wildfires have gotten larger and more intense, and community-destroying blazes are an increasingly common occurrence. But new research looking at centuries of wildfires shows that compared with fires in the 19th and earlier centuries, today’s blazes pale in comparison – at least in terms of size.…

The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has approved two planning grants totaling $590,000 to enhance beach access and recreation at Lake Tahoe.Par Maria Palma

Lawmakers recently heard AB460, a bill aimed at preventing children from being left in legal uncertainty if their parents are unexpectedly detained by immigration and have not established any guardianship safeguards.Par Manuel Holguin JR

Twenty-five residents from Incline Village and Crystal Bay will be selected to participate in a five-week leadership program.Par Maria Palma

Young people are taking their learning outdoors due to grant funding approved by the Nevada legislature. It’s been transformative for some high school students.Par Lucia Starbuck

A U.S. District judge said it was “not hard to imagine” that some horses and burros went to slaughter in his ruling that led to the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to shut down the adoption program.Par Yvette Fernandez

New Mexico lawmakers have passed a bill to create an alert system for missing Indigenous people, a growing trend in the Mountain West region.Par Kaleb Roedel

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is proposing $200 million for attainable housing, including mortgage or rental assistance and eviction help, during the 2025 legislative session.Par Lucia Starbuck

The judges said the ranch could not deny access to federal public lands for lawful purposes and affirmed that corner crossing is not trespassing, as long as private land is not physically touched.Par Rachel Cohen

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is making new efforts to help solve Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases. Now, the federal agency is using forensic technology to help reunite the remains of Native Americans with their families and tribal nations.Par Kaleb Roedel

A new scientific analysis shows spring is getting warmer across the U.S. because of climate change. Some of the fastest-warming cities are in the Mountain West, threatening to shrink water supplies and increase wildfire risk.Par Kaleb Roedel

On Wednesday, Reno officials will decide whether to reverse a 14-year-old policy that was supposed to incentivize redevelopment.Par Bert Johnson

Young Nevadans joined a youth-led lobby day at the state legislature to advocate for bills on gun violence prevention, school lunches, and youth rights.Par Manuel Holguin JR

Assemblymember Ken Gray introduced AB152, which would permit local government agencies to refuse public records requests if they have complied with their retention schedules set by Nevada Revised Statutes. However, the bill raised concerns about transparency and its potential impact on Nevada’s existing public record laws, as it could weaken these …

Nurse from st. Mary's Regional Medical center gathered in front of Congressman Mark Amodei's office in a protest against cuts to Medicaid. The group of roughly a dozen nurse attempted to get into the building but were denied accessPar Ally Ibarra

The Trump administration's proposed travel ban, still in draft form, is raising concerns in Reno, particularly among refugee families and international students. The potential impact of this ban could affect those hoping to reunite with loved ones or continue their studies in the U.S.Par Maria Palma

Nevada received a C+ in a national report on reproductive health care policy, while state lawmakers are presenting a number of bills aimed at increasing access.Par Lucia Starbuck