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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

School Choices Shift: Charter Schools Gain, Traditional Ones Lose

Nevada's school landscape is changing. More families are choosing charter schools. This shift is causing a drop in enrollment in traditional public schools. The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority saw a big jump. Their enrollment went up by 10. 9% this year. This includes six schools that m

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Nov 06 2025WEATHER

Nevada Faces Windy Challenges: Stay Safe Indoors

Nevada is dealing with a windy situation. The National Weather Service (NWS) told people to stay inside because of strong winds and blowing dust. This isn't just a local issue. It's connected to a big storm in California. The storm is bringing moisture to a weather system that's causing the winds in

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Oct 23 2025WEATHER

Nevada's Weather: Rain in the North, Chill in the South

Nevada is getting a weather makeover this week. Two different systems are on their way, one for the north and one for the south. The north is gearing up for rain, wind, and even some snow in the Sierra. Meanwhile, the south is just getting a bit of a cool-down and some light showers. Reno is enjoyi

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Apr 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mountain Ecosystems and the Climate Change Challenge

Mountains are key players in keeping Earth's life-support systems running. They are home to a wide range of plants and animals. But they are also in big trouble. The planet is heating up, and these ecosystems are feeling the heat. The big question is: how will they react to these temperature changes

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