Tag: Nevada
Biden Executive Order Grants Legal Status to Thousands of Nevadans
President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order that will protect undocumented spouses of American citizens from deportation as they work towards legal residency. This move has been hailed as a significant step in...
Support for the Undocumented Community Urged as DACA Turns 12 – The Nevada Independent
Several speakers shared their experiences with DACA, a program whose fate could soon be determined by an appeals court.
Reyna Valdivias, a recent graduate of Nevada State University (NSU), shared that despite having a degree...
Planning for the Future: How NV Energy Prioritizes Customers and Workers
NV Energy, along with the dedicated IBEW workers, is committed to providing reliable, safe, and affordable energy to customers. Recently, there have been some misconceptions regarding NV Energy's plans, particularly in an op-ed by...
Weekend Arrests for Suspected Domestic Battery and DUI in Carson City
A 29-year-old man was taken into custody on Saturday for allegedly committing domestic battery, as reported by the Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
The incident occurred at 9:21 p.m. when CCSO deputies responded to...
Will Visitors Dirty Lake Tahoe’s Beaches Again? – Nevada Independent
Last summer, shocking images of piles of trash on Lake Tahoe's beaches emerged after 4th of July celebrations. Visitors left behind over 6,300 pounds of trash scattered at Zephyr Shoals, a three-quarter-mile-long beach on...
Mile High Jazz Band Free Concerts at Mills Park & Gina’s Good Life Music...
Mile High Jazz Band, featuring vocalist Jakki Ford, will be putting on two free big-band concerts in Carson City. The first concert will take place on Friday, June 28, from 6 to 9 p.m....
Restored ‘S’ Symbol on Carson City Hillside: Overcoming Vandalism
UPDATE: The 'S' on the side of the hill in southeast Carson City that commemorates the Stewart Indian School, and has been there for decades, was vandalized over the weekend. It has since been...
Kamala Harris to Visit Las Vegas for Post-Presidential Debate Meetings
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Las Vegas on Friday after the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. This will be her fifth trip to Nevada this year as part of...
Nevada Agencies Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Expedite Jobless Claims and DMV Inquiries
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) is looking to speed up the process of handling appeals for unemployment benefits by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology provided by Google. The agency has...
Second Airport in Las Vegas Under Consideration as Traffic Records Rise – The Nevada...
Planning is underway for a potential second airport in Las Vegas as the current Harry Reid International Airport faces challenges with increased tourism and limited space for expansion. Reid Airport, which is 76 years...
Jacky Rosen Launches Deflection Campaign: A Closer Look
As the election season heats up, we are bombarded with advertisements from incumbents touting their accomplishments and promises for the future. One such ad from Sen. Jacky Rosen claims she is one of the...