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Blackbird crash site highlights Nevada’s key role in Cold War era aerospace testing
In a nondescript patch of high desert north of Lovelock, nestled between two dry creek beds, the only indication of where a 60-foot impact crater once was is a patch of tall grass standing out amidst the sagebrush. As he sat on the tailgate of his Jeep, Taylor Wilson laces up his desert boots. “What I love about these places, whether I'm looking for uranium or spy planes or atomic bombs, is you would never think this spot was interesting,” he says. “It's just an average spot out in the desert.
Best of The Indy: Our favorite photos from 2023
This year at The Nevada Independent, we published stories about the Oakland A’s seeking public funding to move to Las Vegas, a pop-up clinic bringing health care to uninsured people in rural Pahrump, retired clowns who found community in Las Vegas, and more. Our stories wouldn’t be complete without the photographs that accompanied them. Photojournalists Jeff Scheid, David Calvert and Daniel Clark brought their unique perspectives to the important moments that shaped the trajectory of our state.
Pedal-powered Compost Pickup Combats Climate Change with Micromobility
By Tim Lenard and Joey Lovato — Mike Harrison works as a “rot rider” for Down to Earth Composting in Reno. That means twice a week, he hitches a trailer to an e-bike and motors around town collecting compost. It might not be the fastest way to move large quantities of food waste around a city, but Harrison would not have it any other way. “I do a lot of video work in my other jobs and that’s part of why I like this so much, because it’s the exact opposite.
Fotos: Reno se sumó al evento Pride para celebrar a la comunidad LGBTQ – The Nevada Independent
July 25th, 2023 at 1:15 AM Bajo la sombra acogedora de los casinos en el centro de Reno, los participantes del evento Northern Nevada Pride se reunieron el sábado con un calor récord para mostrar su apoyo a la comunidad LBGTQ. El desfile y el festival que siguió fueron organizados por la organización sin fines de lucro Our Center Reno.
Photos: At Northern Nevada Pride, Reno rallies to celebrate LGBTQ community – The Nevada Independent
July 24th, 2023 at 2:00 AM In the welcoming shade of downtown Reno’s casino buildings, participants of the Northern Nevada Pride Parade gathered in record-setting heat on Saturday to show their support for the LBGTQ community. The parade and festival that followed were put on by the nonprofit organization Our Center Reno.
Blackbird crash site near Lovelock highlights Nevada’s key role in Cold War era aerospace testing
In a nondescript patch of high desert north of Lovelock, nestled between two dry creek beds, the only indication of where a 60-foot impact crater once was is a patch of tall grass standing out amidst the sagebrush. As he sat on the tailgate of his Jeep, Taylor Wilson laces up his desert boots. “What I love about these places, whether I'm looking for uranium or spy planes or atomic bombs, is you would never think this spot was interesting,” he says. “It's just an average spot out in the desert.
PHOTOS: The legislative session’s end was just the beginning – The Nevada Independent
June 22nd, 2023 at 2:00 AM GovernmentLegislatureState Government As the 82nd session of the Legislature came to a close, there were signs that legislative leadership and Gov. Joe Lombardo might be able to work out a compromise and avoid a special session. On the last day of the session, legislators held behind the bar meetings late into the night in conference rooms and hallways throughout the building, with lobbyists and reporters crowded around them.
VIDEO: Autor vasco-nevadense Robert Laxalt da voz a experiencia inmigrante – The Nevada Independent - Hecho en California con Marcos Gutierrez
Durante un discurso en una conferencia para celebrar la vida y obra del autor vasco-nevadense Robert Laxalt, su nieto Gabriel Urza sacó una cartera de cuero con notas de los reportajes que su abuelo escribió para National Geographic, y un primer manuscrito de su libro La Mansión del Gobernador (The Governor’s Mansion). Urza encontró la cartera en la parte trasera de la vieja camioneta de su abuelo una década después de su muerte.
VIDEO: Conference celebrates life of Robert Laxalt – The Nevada Independent
During a closing address for a conference celebrating the life and work of Basque-Nevadan author Robert Laxalt, his grandson Gabriel Urza brought out a leather satchel containing notes from his grandfather’s reporting for National Geographic as well as an early manuscript of his book The Governor’s Mansion. Urza found the satchel in the back of his grandfather’s old International Scout truck a decade or so after he died, and took it.
VIDEO: Legislative leaders go on the record on major policies at IndyTalks – The Nevada Independent
Top-ranking Nevada lawmakers from both sides of the aisle shared a stage in Reno on Tuesday to answer pressing policy questions at IndyTalks, a forum hosted by The Nevada Independent. Check out the full event video below. Comment Policy (updated 4/20/2021): Please keep your comments civil. We reserve the right to delete comments or ban users who engage in personal attacks, use an excess of profanity, make verifiably false statements or are otherwise nasty.
PHOTOS: First day of Nevada legislative session returns to form after COVID restrictions
Ahead of the session, power dynamics take shape For the first time in over four years, Nevada’s state government will be helmed by competing partisan arms: Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to the right, Democratic majorities in the Assembly and Senate to the left.
PHOTOS: First day of Nevada legislative session returns to form after COVID restrictions – The Nevada Independent
The Legislature gaveled in to its 82nd session on Monday, a return to normalcy after the 2021 session was marked by COVID restrictions and a scaled-back opening ceremony. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar presided over procedural formalities as well as some pomp and circumstance in the Assembly.
PHOTOS: Rain doesn’t dampen excitement of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade – The Nevada Independent
Thousands of spectators braved the wind and rain to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the 41st annual parade in Las Vegas. From floats to marching bands, church groups to drill teams, the line stretched out for hours. This is the second year the parade has been back in person after going virtual during the pandemic.
Nevadans at Work: Tahoe-area plow driver keeps “Highway to the Sky” open year-round
At an elevation of almost 9,000 feet, Mt. Rose corridor is the highest mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada that is open year round. As the winding, two-lane road connecting Reno and Lake Tahoe is pummeled by a series of snow storms fueled by an atmospheric river , it’s Chris Howland’s job to keep the road open. For nearly 20 years, Howland has worked the treacherous mountain road. One of the most dangerous parts of his job in the winter is cars trying to pass the plows.
Nevadans at Work: Tahoe-area plow driver keeps “Highway to the Sky” open year-round – The Nevada Independent
At an elevation of almost 9,000 feet, Mt. Rose corridor is the highest mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada that is open year round. As the winding, two-lane road connecting Reno and Lake Tahoe is pummeled by a series of snow storms fueled by an atmospheric river, it’s Chris Howland’s job to keep the road open. For nearly 20 years, Howland has worked the treacherous mountain road. One of the most dangerous parts of his job in the winter is cars trying to pass the plows.
In annual tradition, volunteers place thousands of wreaths at Nevada veterans’ graves
View the full image Wreath hanging on the back wall of Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley. Photo by Tim Lenard/Nevada Independent Tim Lenard, The Nevada Independent On one of the coldest days of the year, hundreds of people gathered at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley to place thousands of wreaths in honor of Nevada’s fallen veterans.
In annual tradition, volunteers place thousands of wreaths at Nevada veterans’ graves – The Nevada Independent
On one of the coldest days of the year, hundreds of people gathered at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley to place thousands of wreaths in honor of Nevada’s fallen veterans. The event on Saturday was put on by the Nevada Veterans Coalition and is part of a nationwide effort called Wreaths Across America, which aims to involve communities in remembrance events and teach younger generations about the sacrifices members of the armed forces make.
Pedal-powered compost pickup combats climate change with micromobility – The Nevada Independent
Mike Harrison works as a “rot rider” for Down to Earth Composting in Reno. That means twice a week, he hitches a trailer to an e-bike and motors around town collecting compost. It might not be the fastest way to move large quantities of food waste around a city, but Harrison would not have it any other way. “I do a lot of video work in my other jobs and that's part of why I like this so much, because it's the exact opposite. Instead of staring at a screen, I'm out in the world,” Harrison said.
For Northern Nevada printer, trashing campaign mailers means they’re still working – The Nevada Independent
In an age where more and more aspects of life are becoming paperless, there’s one paper product that remains as ubiquitous as ever — the election mailer. Perfectly posed portraits of politicians and their platforms on glossy postcards, or scary-looking attacks on their opponents, are filling up mailboxes across the state. What is it about these biennial pleas for attention that keep campaigns coming back for more? “I mean, I print this stuff.
How to participate in Nevada’s 2022 primary election
Tim Lenard and Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent As one election season ends, another begins. It can be a dizzying affair, especially if you’re not constantly plugged into the political scene. Then, slowly but surely, campaign ads creep onto television airwaves and flyers clog mailboxes again. We’re at that juncture again as the calendar swiftly moves toward June 14 — Nevada’s primary election. But what exactly is a primary election?
For Nevada music therapist, rhythm and melody are tools of healing
Editor's note: This article is part of “Nevadans at Work,” a video series by The Nevada Independent. Watch more here. Elizabeth Lenz has been working at the pediatric ICU of Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno since she started working for Note-Able Music Therapy Services three years ago. For two hours, three days a week, she brings her Radio Flyer wagon full of musical instruments into patients’ rooms and offers them a chance to bang a drum or sing a song together.
Congressional leaders bid farewell to late Nevada Sen. Harry Reid in Capitol Rotunda ceremony
News - Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 8:44am Carson City School District Based on input received from the Nevada Department of Education, feedback from school district employees and additional discussion with trustees and public comment at the school board meeting Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Carson City School District has posted its revised Safe School Reopening Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
Ex Senador de Nevada Harry Reid yace en Capitolio de los EE. UU. y recibe honores póstumos
Esta nota fue traducida al español y editada para brevedad a partir de unaversión en inglés. El cuerpo del ex Senador de Nevada Harry Reid reposa este miércoles en la rotonda del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos, recibiendo así uno de los más altos honores de la nación. La ceremonia de tributo es solo por invitación e incluye líderes del Congreso y otros invitados.
Harry Reid to lie in state in U.S. Capitol, receive rare posthumous honor
Former Sen. Harry Reid’s body will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda on Wednesday, receiving one of the nation’s highest honors after ascending to the most powerful position in Congress. The tribute ceremony is invitation-only and will include congressional leaders and other guests. Reid’s funeral was held Saturday in Las Vegas and included speeches from President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Starring in ‘Nutcracker’ a pinnacle for graduating Reno High senior
Since she started dancing at the age of 7, Mya Dunlap has dreamed about playing the role of Clara in The Nutcracker. Now 17, the Reno High School senior was both excited and nervous to finally perform as the show’s central character in performances earlier this month. “It’s a massive honor,” Dunlap said. “I hope I can give a performance that everyone enjoys.” Written at the turn of the 20th century by composer Pytor Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker has become a staple of American ballet performance.
Starring in ‘Nutcracker’ a pinnacle for graduating Reno High senior
Since she started dancing at the age of 7, Mya Dunlap has dreamed about playing the role of Clara in The Nutcracker. Now 17, the Reno High School senior was both excited and nervous to finally perform as the show’s central character in performances earlier this month. “It’s a massive honor,” Dunlap said. “I hope I can give a performance that everyone enjoys.” Written at the turn of the 20th century by composer Pytor Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker has become a staple of American ballet performance.
Nevada intenta volver a capacitar a trabajadores mientras miles siguen sin empleo
Esta nota fue traducida al español y editada para brevedad a partir de unaversión en inglés. Después de tres años de trabajar como guardia de seguridad de un casino en Lake Tahoe, Charles Erb se empezó a frustrar cuando la compañía cambió sus políticas. Trabajar en turnos de noche lo hacía sentirse como un zombi. También se dio cuenta que había alcanzado un límite en la escala salarial que nunca superaría.
Sisolak offers support to tribal leaders amid federal boarding school investigation
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday promised full commitment and support from the state as tribal leaders work with the Nevada Indian Commission to research and collect information for the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive review of the legacy of federal boarding school policies. The announcement came after Sisiolak spent the morning meeting with leaders from Nevada tribes at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City.
As thousands of workers remain displaced, Nevada banks on retraining
A student at Western Nevada College’s Welding Technology Center in Carson City, NV on Friday, Sep. 3, 2021. Photo: Tim Lenard / The Nevada Independent Michelle Rindels & Tim Lenard | The Nevada Independent Monday, November 29, 2021 After three years of working as a casino security guard in Lake Tahoe, Charles Erb said he thought he had come to excel at kicking people out when they got too rowdy. But as the company changed its security policies, he started to feel stifled.
As thousands of workers remain displaced, Nevada banks on retraining
After three years of working as a casino security guard in Lake Tahoe, Charles Erb said he thought he had come to excel at kicking people out when they got too rowdy. But as the company changed its security policies, he started to feel stifled. Working graveyard shifts made him feel like a zombie. And he realized he had hit a ceiling on the pay scale that he would never break through.
Video: Veterans at UNR bid farewell to old flags at annual ceremony
As leaders at UNR looked solemnly on, students cut the stars and stripes into strips and set fire to it on Wednesday in line with federal regulations about how to respectfully retire old American flags. Vance Kreutz, a Navy veteran and the school’s student manager for veteran services, presided over the ceremony, which is an annual tradition for the university during the week of Veterans Day. “They're not stored in the dark, out of sight and out of mind,” Kreutz said.
At Gigafactory, Workers From Japan Teach Americans To Make Batteries
In recent years, companies around the country have complained that many American workers lack the skills needed to operate in manufacturing. As KUNR’s Tim Lenard reports, battery-maker Panasonic is bringing over specialists from their factories in Japan in order to train new workers at the Gigafactory outside Reno. Tomoatsu Kato moved to Reno from Osaka, Japan last November.
Inside A Makerspace
The Innevation Center in downtown Reno opened its doors in 2015. Designed to be an incubator for tech startups, the upper floors are filled with the kinds of things you would expect in an office space. However, the basement was set aside for something more unique, a "makerspace." Our reporter Tim Lenard has the story.
VIDEO: Stewart Indian School Cultural Center, Museum On The Way
The Stewart Indian School in Carson City opened in 1890 with the goal of assimilating Native American children. Many of the early children who attended the school were stripped of their culture and traditions, and forced to speak English only. Over the years, the school's focus shifted to vocational training and academics, until closing its doors in 1980.
Reporter Shares Final Reflections From Death Row Inmate, While Legal Battle Persists
Midazolam is one of the three drugs in a new procedure the Nevada Department of Corrections developed in order to carry out executions. At this time, it's unclear if the execution will proceed and a court hearing is underway in Las Vegas. While the legal battle continuea, KUNR's Tim Lenard spoke with VICE Correspondent Gianna Toboni, who has been in contact with Dozier for months and actually met with him this week.
Video: Grizzly Creek Ranch Hosts Campers With Disabilities
Sierra Nevada Journeys at Grizzly Creek Ranch in Portola, California is a unique summer camp that welcomes children with disabilities to do activities that they would otherwise not be able to do. The camp is ADA accessible, and hosts groups like the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which recently brought 51 campers. "Nothing here they have to say 'no' to.
Interview: Tahoe's Lack Of Workforce Housing
The housing crunch is being felt across Northern Nevada, but up in Tahoe, the community faces a unique set of challenges. Seventy-eight percent of the homes in the Tahoe area are either vacation rentals or second homes. Meanwhile, many of the people who work in Tahoe can’t afford to live there. Heidi Hill Drum is the CEO of the Tahoe Prosperity Center; she spoke with our reporter Tim Lenard. KUNR: Heidi, thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me.
In your face - Family Guide - Guides - May 10, 2018
Welcome to our May 2018 Family Guide.Teens in Incline Village volunteer their time teaching senior citizens to use technology.Internet porn poses challenges for people who view it obsessively.Local experts have a few tips to help your kids navigate false media information.Local NICUs are using innovative technologies and treatments to save premature babies’ lives.
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