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In 2018, the City of Reno, Nevada, agreed to allow Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation to work on a decommissioned golf course. (Dominic Gentilcore/Adobe Stock)

AARP NV wants to help improve communities through grant initiative

AARP Nevada wants nonprofits and government agencies to improve communities through quick-action improvement projects made possible through a grant pr…

Despite an outstanding turnout for Food Bank of Northern Nevada events, Nevada ranks 49th among states for volunteerism, according to AmeriCorps. (Adobe Stock)

Food Bank of Northern NV holds MLK National Day of Service event

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is hosting an all-ages volunteer event on Monday…

The Ready Campaign's 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is

Following Extreme NV Weather, Are You Prepared for Next Disaster?

The state of Nevada has gotten its fair share of intense weather in recent weeks - and with September being National Preparedness Month, experts are …

Krings-Lien says about 150 participants have submitted their input for the murals thus far. (Adobe Stock)

NV Groups Receive Grant Funding to Better Their Communities

Four organizations in the state of Nevada received more than $28,000 from AARP to implement what the group calls "quick-action" projects that will mak…

“Unshakeable” Nevada Nonprofit Wins AARP Purpose Prize

A Las Vegas nonprofit helping women recover from substance addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking and homelessness has received AARP's …

A new initiative seeks to help youths aging out of foster care make a plan to attend post-secondary education or join the workforce. (terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)

New Initiative Supports NV Foster Youth Aging Out of Care

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Groups are partnering with the Children's Advocacy Alliance to launch a new initiative connecting youths in foster care with the …

A report from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences found 18 million more Americans are experiencing insecurity now than in 2018. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

Community Groups Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

RENO, Nev. -- As the holidays approach, COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise, and more Nevadans are experiencing food insecurity. The Silver …

Under a Nevada law upheld by a federal judge Monday, all active state voters would receive a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 election because of to the nation's health emergency. (common dreams.org)

Nevada Wins Voting Lawsuit Ahead of National Voter Registration Day

LAS VEGAS -- A day ahead of National Voter Registration Day, a federal judge ruled Nevada can move forward with its new vote-by-mail law. On Monday…

Los psic�logos dicen que el miedo al desabasto de productos en los estantes se convierte en una profec�a que auto-cumple: Si crees que se acabar�n, se acaban. (Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay)

¿Por qué la Acumulación de Papel de Baño? Los Psicólogos dicen que es por Ansiedad y Vulnerabilidad.

LAS VEGAS -- Cuando la predicción del clima incluye una nevada o un huracán, esperamos que la gente junte alimentos y otros productos; ¿…

Between 30% and 40% of foster children have individual education plans and need an adult's consent to receive special services at school. (Jmiltenburg/Morguefile)

NV Volunteers Needed to Oversee Educational Needs of Foster Kids

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Legal aid groups are searching for a special group of volunteers to advocate for foster kids within the school system…

Adriana Arellano of Las Vegas is one of many people targeted for removal in the recent ICE raids, despite having only minor traffic and immigration violations. (Adriana Arellano)

Vegas Mother of 3 Gets Last-Minute Reprieve from Deportation

LAS VEGAS — As the ICE raids continue around the country, immigrants' rights groups are calling for mercy in the case of a Las Vegas mother of …

Law Day was first proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961 to celebrate the United States' tradition as a nation based on the rule of law. (Morguefile)

Starting Today, Law Day Events Feature Free Legal Help for Nevadans

RENO, Nev. – Law Day is May 1st, and legal-aid groups across the state are offering free legal advice starting today and running through next …

The Children's Attorneys Project formed in 1999 to provide counsel, advice and representation to abused and neglected children, and now works to ensure all foster children are represented. (Patrick Feller/Flickr)

NV Foster Children Deserve Representation in Court

LAS VEGAS — The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada wants to find attorneys for every Clark County child in foster care. The group says in …

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park in Nye County is one of hundreds of Nevada historic or recreational sites that have received Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars over the years. (Nevada State Parks)

100 Days and Counting: Nevadans Aim to Save LWCF

LAS VEGAS — To kick off a 100-day campaign to save the Land and Water Conservation Fund, some Nevada business owners and outdoor enthusiasts …

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada received more than 100,000 pounds of donated food through the recent nationwide Stamp Out Hunger food drive, but all of that must be sorted by volunteers before it expires. (F Delventhal/Flickr)

NV Food Banks Desperate for Summer Volunteers

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Food banks typically see a big spike in volunteers around Thanksgiving and Christmas. But during the summer, those same …

In northern Nevada alone, people gave more than 25,000 volunteer hours to the food bank last year. (FBNN)

Help to Feed Hungry Sought for Thanksgiving

MCCARRAN, Nev. – This holiday season, food banks across Nevada will feed hundreds of thousands of people – and food bank operators say …

Protesters in Reno called on Gov. Brian Sandoval to sign the

Nevada Groups Declare "We're Still In" Paris Climate Accords

RENO, Nev. -- Rallies in Reno and Las Vegas on Tuesday declared that Nevadans are "still in" the Paris Climate Accord, despite President Trump's …

Crowds filled a peace rally in Reno last month. (Indivisible Northern Nevada)

Nevada Celebrates International Day of Peace

RENO, Nev. — Social justice groups in Nevada are marking International Peace Day today, an observance established back in 1981 by the United …

Minority families are helping support shops and schools in many rural communities. (ulkare/iStockphoto)

Minority Populations Spur Rural Nevada Economy

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Two Nevada counties are the fastest growing rural counties in the West, due in large part to an influx of minority residents…

A proposed new bill would shield lands surrounding National Conservation Areas, such as Red Rock Canyon, from development. (Battle Born Progress)

Hearing Slated on Bill to Restrict Development in Sensitive Areas

LAS VEGAS -- A bill to ban development in or near National Conservation and National Recreation areas gets a hearing before the Assembly Government Af…

Progressive groups are holding vigils tonight to protest President Trump's decisions, including the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Battle Born Progress)

Vigils to Protest Trump Policies Tonight in Las Vegas, Reno

LAS VEGAS — Progressive groups are holding vigils Thursday night in Las Vegas and Reno to protest what they call an attack on American values by…

Experts advise people to do their research on charities before making a donation (cohdra/morguefile).

Expert Gives Tips on Safe Charitable Giving

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 …

Dan Waite (L) and Dan Polsenberg (R) accept the 2015 Pro Bono Award from Justice James Hardesty for Law Firm of the Year. (Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada)

NV Attorneys Honored for Making "Justice For All" Come True

LAS VEGAS — More than a thousand Nevada attorneys gave a total of 25,000 hours of legal work free of charge in 2016, and on Friday, December 9…

ACLU Sets Up Election Protection Command Centers

LAS VEGAS – The ACLU of Nevada is activating two so-called "Election Protection" command centers today at its offices in Reno and Las Vegas…

Lawyers in Nevada are offering free legal advice for National Pro Bono Celebration Week. (Morgan4uall/Pixabay)

Lawyers Offer Advice Free of Charge During Pro Bono Week

LAS VEGAS – Navigating legal matters can be tricky, especially for people struggling to pay the bills, so lawyers are offering free legal …

Conservation Groups to Celebrate "Get Outdoors Nevada Day" on Saturday

LAS VEGAS – Conservation groups are inviting families to celebrate their public lands on Saturday, October 15 - the fifth annual Get Outdoors …

Solar advocates say the recommendations from the Governor's New Energy Industry Task Force could revive the industry if enacted. (MT Aero)

Nevada Solar Advocates Laud Task-Force Recommendations

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Solar advocates are praising recommendations just released by Gov. Brian Sandoval's New Energy Industry Task Force which propose …

Opposition is building to a plan to raise hotel taxes to put $750 million toward a football stadium. (cohdra/morguefile)

Progressive Groups Decry Plan to Lure Raiders to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Progressive groups are speaking out against Gov. Brian Sandoval's new proposal to raise taxes on hotel rooms in an effort to secure …

Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, and some Nevadans have their eye on Gold Butte as the next potential national monument. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Nevada Celebrates National Public Lands Day on Saturday

GOLD BUTTE, Nev. – Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, and many Nevadans will celebrate by pulling weeds, maintaining trails, and picking up …

Conservation groups want to preserve Gold Butte, near the Bundy Ranch, as a national monument. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Nevada Conservation Advocates Press Pres. Candidates on Public Lands

LAS VEGAS -- The Nevada Wildlife Federation and associated groups from across the country released a public letter on Thursday seeking a commitment fr…

Petroglyphs at Gold Butte have been damaged by bullet holes. Advocates are asking President Obama to create a new national monument. (Christian Gerlach/Sierra Club)

National Parks and Monuments Free Today for 100th Anniversary

LAS VEGAS — All national parks and monuments are free to visit through August 28 in honor of the founding of the National Park Service 100 years…

Post-convention, Nevada Democrats are returning home to heal the divisions in their party. (Chrystal Allen)

Nevada Democrats: Picking Up the Pieces

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Now that the Democratic National Convention is over, Nevada state party members are returning home to rebuild their …

Clean-energy advocates are hosting a forum on moving toward renewables Thursday evening in Reno.(MT AERO)

Clean Energy Advocates Host People's Energy Forum Tonight in Reno

RENO, Nev. — Clean energy advocates will hold a "People's Energy Forum" Thursday night in Reno, featuring a panel discussion on ways the state …

A ranger at Lake Mead National Recreation Area speaks to children during Latino Conservation Week in 2015. (Centro de Adoracion Familiar)

Latino Conservation Week Celebrations Ongoing in Nevada

LAKE MEAD, Nev. — This week is Latino Conservation Week – and local groups are putting on half a dozen events to draw more people to the …

Public events in Reno and Las Vegas are being hosted this week by the NAACP to encourage unity in the wake of multiple race-related tragedies in the U.S. (Darren Hester/morguefile)

Nevadans Invited to Community Meetings on Race and Policing

RENO, Nev. -- The NAACP chapters in Reno and Las Vegas have scheduled public events on July 15 and 16 asking Nevadans to come together and start a …

The Journey of Hope cross-country cycling trek, raising money to help people with disabilities, arrives in Las Vegas today. (The Ability Experience)

"Journey of Hope" for People with Disabilities Rolls into Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS --- When "frat boys" make the news, it isn't always in a good way. But this week, a team of cyclists from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity is to …

Conservation advocates protest oil and gas leases at a rally in March; the next one takes place tomorrow. (Center for Biological Diversity)

Activists Tell Feds to "Keep It In The Ground"

RENO, Nev. - Several hundred anti-fracking advocates are planning a big rally in Reno tomorrow to protest the auction of oil and gas leases. The …

Gini Cunningham of Winnemucca is the 2015 Andrus Award winner.

Nominate Your Community Hero for an AARP Andrus Award

LAS VEGAS – If you know someone over 50 who really makes a difference in your community, now's the time to nominate him or her for AARP's most …

Cheryl Culpepper says she is a recovering meth addict, working to get her criminal record sealed to help rebuild her life after successfully serving time. (C. Culpepper)

Free Help Available to Get Criminal Records Sealed

LAS VEGAS - This is "National Reentry Week," a recognition by the U.S J.ustice Department of the need to help people released from prison as they reb…

This Earth Day and advocates are pressing for federal protection for Gold Butte. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Earth Day Celebrations Planned Across Nevada

LAS VEGAS – Today is Earth Day, time for Nevadans to celebrate the natural world. This weekend, thousands are expected to pack celebrations …

Supreme Court Immigration Case Opens Amid Rallies in Las Vegas, D.C.

LAS VEGAS - Immigration advocates from Nevada are rallying in Washington, D.C. and in Las Vegas today hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold two …

Women make almost 15 percent less than men in Nevada, which is better than the national gender pay gap of 21 percent. (IS_imagestore/morguefile)

Equal Pay Day Finds NV Women above National "Pay Gap" Average

LAS VEGAS - Equal Pay Day is today, April 12, this year - so, it now takes women almost 16-and-a-half months to earn what men make in a year…

Getting people ready to work again when they've been unemployed for long time periods is the goal of the Platform to Employment program. (U.S. EPA)

Program Launches New Jobs, Hope for NV's Long-term Unemployed

LAS VEGAS - The State of Nevada will pay your salary for two months if you're part of the 1.7 percent of Nevadans who are long-term unemployed…

The governor's New Energy Industry Task Force heard from solar advocates on Tuesday. (cleanenergy.org)

Solar Advocates Optimistic after Energy Task Force Meeting

LAS VEGAS - Solar advocates are giving the governor's New Energy Industry Task Force generally positive reviews after it met Tuesday for the first tim…

New Report Ranks Nevada Counties on Health

LAS VEGAS - When it comes to length and quality of life, Douglas County is first, Mineral County is last and Clark County is sixth out of 17 …

Spring Breakers Swap Parties For Public Service

LAKE MEAD, Nev. - Instead of partying during spring break, this year dozens of college students will head out to the Nevada countryside and spend …

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Undersecretary-General and executive director of U.N. Women speaks out on International Women's Day. (U.N. Women)

International Women's Day Celebrated in NV and Worldwide

LAS VEGAS - Today, March 8, is International Women's Day, part of Women's History Month. "U.N. Women" - the United Nations agency on women's …

Quality child care is out of reach for many Nevada families, according to advocates who are speaking out ahead of Saturday's Democratic caucus. (anitapeppers/morguefile)

Ahead of Caucus, NV Advocates Push for Affordable Child Care

LAS VEGAS - Just days before Nevada's Democratic caucus, advocates for affordable child care have released a poll showing that by a 3-to-1 margin…

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