Scientists and energy producers are hoping Nevada's extensive geothermal resources can help lead the clean energy push.

In this week's Indy Education newsletter, learn about the organization and schools behind the annual Giant Student Farmers Market in Las Vegas.

The USPS said the "business case" supported the move because most mail at the Reno facility is destined for outside the region. The plan prompted bipartisan pushback.

Plus: What’s behind an unusually large $129,000 legislative donation?

The fundraising lead is split in the 10 competitive races where both parties’ establishments have endorsed candidates.

The establishment-backed candidate in all but one of the important primaries identified by The Nevada Independent had a fundraising lead in the first quarter.

Mifepristone is available in Nevada via mail or at clinics, but abortion rights advocates say the pharmacy option will make access as simple as patients visiting their regular doctor’s office (which often are not certified to stock the abortion pill), obtaining a prescription and then picking it up at their local pharmacy.

How did a state law with broad support and a goal to legitimize a business largely helmed by immigrants and Latinos come to threaten the economic livelihood of those same workers?

Federal and tribal spawning operations are vital in the ongoing recovery of Lahontan cutthroat trout on the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, but it is unclear whether the fish can continue to rebound without intensive human intervention.

Given the bleak outlook of the war and the fact that Ukraine aid has always had majority support, Congress has reached a time for choosing. The House will vote Saturday on the provisions of a national security funding package.

NO The 73% figure refers to a subcategory of vegetable waste found in one of several studies cited in a larger analysis, and researchers cautioned against viewing any individual figure as an average of all school meal waste. Gov. Joe Lombardo cited this figure from a 2021 study in his veto message against a 2023 … Continue reading "Do up to 73% of school meals end up in the trash?"

Uber and the Clark County Education Association gave millions to back initiatives related to teacher strike laws and attorney fees. Left-leaning "dark money" groups gave more than $750,000.

The high court approved a ballot initiative to enshrine the right to "reproductive freedom" in the state Constitution. But the group behind that effort is still moving forward with a narrower version instead.

The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the state’s contentious “ghost gun” ban, reversing a lower court’s ruling that the law banning the sale of unfinished frames and receivers of a firearm was unconstitutionally vague.

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a bill today to create a federal grant program to fund the expunging or sealing of state-level cannabis offenses — using federal dollars to achieve a goal of legislative Democrats who passed a similar bill in 2023 but were stymied by Gov. Joe Lombardo's (R) veto pen.

The Western Shoshone and Goshute (Newe) people have long cherished Bahsahwahbee for the special healing properties of its water. Historically, it was a place for dances and religious ceremonies. It was also the site of three massacres.

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Education newsletter. I’m Rocio Hernandez, The Nevada Independent’s K-12 education reporter.  This newsletter provides a recap of the latest education stories and highlights interesting educators, students, programs and other events and resources throughout the state. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter and receive it each week via … Continue reading "Indy Education: Carson City high schoolers help seniors navigate technology"

The Nevada Secretary of State's Office has referred 14 cases of potential election fraud for criminal prosecution since 2020 out of hundreds of reports received.

Several Republican challengers have made six figure loans to their own campaigns, as they try to catch up to the massive war chests of the Democratic incumbents.

The Nashville-based nonprofit's announcement comes after the state terminated millions of dollars in grant agreements with Immunize Nevada in mid-March.