En este episodio, finalistas para superintendente de WCSD, clases gratuitas de tecnología en español para adultos mayores, cambios en las escuelas de verano y más.

Library Board votes to keep LGBTQ+ books in place

7 days ago 1m

Trustees upheld library staff recommendations to reject book challenges filed by far-right residents.

Library Board votes to keep LGBTQ+ books in place

7 days ago 1m

Trustees upheld library staff recommendations to reject book challenges filed by far-right residents.

Fish and wildlife officials help restore population of iconic trout in eastern Nevada river

8 days ago 4m 33s

With the habitat shrinking for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, fish and wildlife officials are working to return the fish to a river in the Mountain West.

Tribal leaders call on President Biden to protect sacred lands in the Mountain West

8 days ago 1m 8s

A coalition of Western conservationists and tribes are working to protect more public lands before the November presidential election.

Social media steers more visitors to national parks in Mountain West and beyond, study finds

10 days ago 1m 16s

Social media can influence everything from what we eat to where we vacation. Now, a new study shows it’s also driving more visitors to U.S. national parks, especially in the Mountain West.

EPA puts strict limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water

11 days ago 1m 18s

For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West.

CC’s Pirate Treasures: Sea dog supplies in South Lake Tahoe

14 days ago 4m 31s

Pirates once ruled the seas — even the Great Lakes — but never Lake Tahoe. Despite that, a pirate-themed store in South Lake Tahoe has been thriving for more than 20 years.

BLM’s new oil and gas leasing rule to better protect public lands, taxpayers expected this spring

15 days ago 1m 11s

This spring, the federal government is expected to finalize a rule that would require oil and gas companies to pay more to drill on public lands across the Western U.S.

Nonprofit grant to pay for Reno-Sparks, Tahoe residents’ therapy services

15 days ago 1m 33s

The Truckee-based High Fives Foundation nonprofit has a new grant that will pay for mental health services for Reno-Sparks and Tahoe residents.

Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing helps rural survivors of sexual assault

15 days ago 3m 30s

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. NVIFN helps rural Nevada survivors through their mobile clinic.

Criminal penalties put unhoused people at risk, former law enforcement officials say

20 days ago 53s

The warning comes as officials toughen restrictions on public camping in Washoe County.

How are Washoe County and mutual aid groups supporting unhoused individuals during extreme weather?

22 days ago 5m 5s

Reno is no stranger to extreme weather, but cold temperatures can cause dire situations for the unhoused community. What are local county and mutual aid groups doing about it?

Carson City School District reminds parents to apply for free and reduced meals

23 days ago 1m 24s

The Carson City School District is asking parents to apply for free and reduced school meals for the next school year and summer EBT cards as soon as possible or before May 24.

Washoe County commissioners approve camping ban

27 days ago 3m 58s

Law enforcement officials say the measure will help get unhoused people into services. But opponents worry it will victimize a vulnerable population.

Renown Pharmacy on Pringle Way in Reno to expand to 24-hours

Mar 25th, 2024 1m 4s

Renown Pharmacy on Pringle Way in Reno will expand to 24 hours, seven days a week, starting April 29.

Mayor Schieve and White House officials tour Northern Nevada ARPA projects

Mar 22nd, 2024 2m 16s

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and White House officials visited several northern Nevada projects yesterday where American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been used, including an affordable housing project in downtown Reno.

Do mountains produce carbon or remove it from the atmosphere?

Mar 21st, 2024 1m 13s

A new study brings clarity to a long-running debate over whether mountains produce carbon dioxide or remove it from the atmosphere.

The Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook Off draws in big crowd after being postponed

Mar 20th, 2024 4m 28s

The Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook Off was postponed due to the blizzard this first weekend of March but ushered in big crowds on the day of the event with sunny weather and good chili.

The focus on National Safe Place Week with the Children’s Cabinet

Mar 20th, 2024 1m 14s

National Safe Place Week began Sunday and runs through Saturday. The week-long event recognizes Safe Place, a national outreach and prevention program for youth.

Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center’s new federal designation to increase access to care

Mar 19th, 2024 1m 55s

The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is now a Tribal Federally Qualified Health Center. It is the first tribal clinic in Nevada to receive the designation.

Sparks teacher receives $25K Milken Educator Award

Mar 15th, 2024 1m 53s

A teacher at Alice Maxwell Elementary School in Sparks received the Milken Educator Award and a substantial cash prize for her exceptional work with her kindergarten class.

Northern Nevada businesses and organizations find traffic through van and RV travelers

Mar 15th, 2024 4m 34s

Some businesses and organizations in northern Nevada are offering unique accommodations and experiences through a service called Harvest Hosts.

Purple Politics: Rural voters voice issues on health care, taxes and the political climate

Mar 15th, 2024 26m 49s

What issues matter most during the election for community members in rural Nevada? In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck speaks with voters in Lovelock, Winnemucca, Dayton, and Elko about a wide range of issues,