CARSON CITY, Nev. -- There are more than 1.5 million charitable organizations in the United States, so it can be tough to figure out which to choose for your end-of-the-year donations. Attorney Beverly Salhanick with the Nevada Justice Association said you first need to familiarize yourself with a

LAS VEGAS – Tax time is coming up and an army of trained volunteers is available to help you file your income tax returns, for free. The AARP Foundation has sent out hundreds of tax advisers to libraries, senior centers and other locations in cities and small towns around the state. Hilarie

LAS VEGAS - College students cycling across the country to raise money and awareness about people with disabilities are scheduled to stop in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members will ride about 3,700 miles over two months from California to Washington, D.C., and raise more than $50

RENO, Nev. - Be cautious if donating money to any organization claiming to be helping earthquake victims in Nepal. Caution is the message from Better Business Bureau of Northern Nevada president Tim Johnston, who said major disasters, such as the Nepal quake that has killed and injured thousands, t

LAS VEGAS - People in Nevada who are pursuing their dream of starting a small business can save some money by accessing free services available through their local library. Joe Stoner, chairman of the Southern District with the Nevada Library Association, says libraries have abundant information o

FERNLEY, Nev. - Thousands of deceased veterans in Nevada and across the nation will be honored through ceremonies on Saturday. Wreaths Across America involves holiday wreaths being placed at the gravesites of veterans at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, and the Southern Ne

LAS VEGAS - Nevadans are being encouraged to be cautious when donating to nonprofits this holiday season. People should be doing some homework before making a donation and be wary of anyone asking for money over the phone or Internet or using high-pressure tactics, said Beverly Salhanick, an attorn

LAS VEGAS – Time is running out to help thousands of children in the Las Vegas area have a great holiday season. Staff Sgt. Francisco Martinez with the U.S. Marine Corps, which operates Toys for Tots, says there are just a couple of days remaining to donate a new unwrapped toy. He says doing