Nevada’s nonprofit sector is undersized, underfunded and understaffed, according to a report by Nevada Grant Lab report, and the amount of federal funding the state is missing out on is undermining the community’s ability to serve its residents.
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Solar solutions? Why some Nevadans are pushing back against large-scale energy projects
While renewable energy is an important part of the climate change puzzle, residents near established and potential solar project sites have sounded an alarm on negative impacts.
A ‘spherical armadillo’: A’s show off baseball stadium design for Las Vegas Strip
The Oakland A’s proposed $1.5 billion stadium on the Las Vegas Strip will feature a 33,000-seat capacity and a tiered design to split …
Ski resort workers tunnel their way into the office after getting 10 feet of snow
The ski resort nestled 7,000 feet up among mountain peaks 46 miles west of Reno recorded the highest amounts of snow from the storm that began …
BizTown helps prepare students for life in the real world
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is developing a facility to provide young people “the tools to dream big” while learning about business and personal finances, organization officials said.
Clark County School District asks not to make up missed day
The days lost to a teacher strike last fall might not be made up because it would be too difficult to have only eight schools open when all the others are closed …
Security is top of mind for election officials in Clark County
Clark County is having regular election security meetings with state and federal officials leading up to the November general election to strengthen safety measures …
Alabama court’s IVF ruling fuels worry in post-Roe America
Cyndy Flores was sitting in a Las Vegas fertility clinic for an ultrasound late last month when her phone buzzed and a sense of sudden shock came over her.
East Las Vegas homeowner is out $8,000 after hiring an unlicensed contractor
Consumers should get an estimated completion day and details of the work to be performed in writing. Any changes must be agreed upon by both the contractor and homeowner.
From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences
“Everyone knows you can go to Sin City and do what you want to do, and never talk about it again if you don’t want to.”