By Jannelle Calderon The Nevada Independent What started as a nonprofit to help and advocate for immigrant victims of crimes, domestic violence, abuse and trafficking in Northern Nevada, Tu Casa Latina has become a go-to helping hand for Latinos looking for resources in Spanish. While neither a shelter nor a law firm, Tu Casa Latina is accredited by the Department of … [Read more...]
Griswold Challenge returns to downtown Sparks
The 39 North Pole Village Griswold Challenge is back, and Sparks families/businesses are invited to participate in the annual holiday light decorating contest held in Downtown Sparks November 30 through December 2 free of charge. The 8th annual challenge celebrates the true spirit of Christmas by inviting people to create their best, most innovative light displays and fill a … [Read more...]
After less than 2 years on the job, WCSD superintendent announces resignation
On the morning of November 20, 2023, Washoe County School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield announced that she was leaving the District. She submitted her letter of resignation on November 15, but it was short and sweet, simply stating that she was submitting her 90-day notice to “pursue other opportunities”. This came as quite a shock to the Board of Trustees, who … [Read more...]
New rules ease fears that Nevada universities could lose coveted ‘R1’ status
By Jacob Solis The Nevada Independent Dramatically simplified guidelines published last week by the groups that effectively designate the country’s top research universities could virtually guarantee that UNR and UNLV maintain their desired “R1” status — even as budget woes have forced institutional cuts across the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) this fall. In … [Read more...]
As Nevada farmers retire, few taking their place as number of farms continues to shrink
By Amy Alonzo The Nevada Independent For more than 50 years, Rick and B. Ann Lattin operated Lattin Farms in Fallon, a 400-acre farm that started in 1909. But this year, the Lattins, both in their late 70s, laid down their tools, leased their land and stepped back from agricultural production. Their retirement marks the end of an era for the Fallon agricultural … [Read more...]
Low-level helicopter flights to image geology in Washoe County, Western Nevada
Low-level helicopter flights are planned over a broad region in western Nevada to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin in Nov 2023 and is to be completed by April 2024, weather, wildlife and wildfire restrictions permitting. Flights will cover an area of more than 15,000 square miles (39,000 square kilometers) and will include areas … [Read more...]
Reed alum and professional basketball star Gabby Williams gets Nike mural at school
Reed High School recently honored alum and sports superstar Gabby Williams with a large mural outside of the school. Gabby Williams graduated from Reed in 2013 and went on to play on championship basketball teams in college at UConn (she now plays on the Seattle Storm in the WNBA) and won a bronze medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. While in high school, Williams was also … [Read more...]
Reno middle school using robotics, sports, cheerleading to reengage students post COVID
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Principal Jason Mattick prides himself on the welcoming, inclusive environment that he and the staff at Billinghurst Middle School in Reno have fostered. But he said students’ connection to Billinghurst eroded during the pandemic, when schools were forced to shut down and conduct classes virtually. He credits students’ … [Read more...]