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Experts take issue with report on lower pesticides in NV groundwater
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that levels of 22 toxic chemicals in groundwater have declined significantly over the past 30 years, but environmental groups say the data is misleading.
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This Nevada town named the best place to retire in the state
Carson City — the Nevada capital located about 30 miles south of Reno — was named the best place to retire in the state by U.S. News. The city scored well on commute time but was held back by a weaker job market compared with similarly sized metros.
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12 Nevada food pantries to donate your time, money, and food to this holiday season
Nevadans aren’t immune to going hungry this holiday season. These 12 food pantries (and others) are seeking volunteers, food, and money to feed those in need.
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Las Vegas Students Could Get Extra Sleep as CCSD Reviews Later School Start Times
Trustees will vote next week on whether Las Vegas schools should open 30 minutes later than they currently do. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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SNAP crisis: Nevadans to face extra stress amid impending holidays
Nevada State Senators propose SNAP alternative as benefits run dry.
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NV Senate GOP leader, Dem assemblymember unite to fire shot across bow of movie studio bill
A bipartisan duo of state lawmakers hosted a webinar Monday to cast doubt on the merits of passing what would be the state’s largest public subsidy in history, a transferable tax credit plan that supporters hope to enact in an upcoming special session of the Nevada Legislature.
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Report: Child poverty rate soars to 15% in Nevada
Child poverty in Nevada hit 15% last year, two points higher than the national average, according to a new analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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Reno teens, aged out of foster system, get first homes with help from actor Jeremy Renner
On Wednesday, the nonprofit brought a truck full of everything needed for four Reno teens. The homes are being furnished and decorated Thursday and Friday with a little star power from Renner, who often gives his time and name to local charity causes.
