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People from around the globe will descend upon Northern Nevada this weekend to take part in one of the largest arts and cultural events in the country -- Burning Man. Located about two hours north of Reno in the Black Rock Desert, the festival has become one of the largest cultural events in the nation. And this year it's expected to draw an estimated 70,000 people to Northern Nevada. But what is the impact of the event, and what can we expect to see this year? Reno Public Radio reached out to

President Donald Trump made quick work of his most recent trip to Reno, staying for only an hour and 23 minutes. But in that time, the president delivered a rather sedate message to veterans of the American Legion. In a speech that lasted less than a half hour, President Trump called Congress to take greater steps to improve services and support for veterans and their families. "Today, we are here to honor you for the sacrifices you have made to defend our nation and preserve our way of life,"

The annual Lake Tahoe Summit brings together elected representatives from Nevada and California to discuss the future of the basin. This year, officials focused on the impact of climate change and urban development on its famed clarity.

How to talk to your kids about the race, bigotry and violence they are seeing in the news recently.

What to do if you feel your partner forces you to always take her side in a dispute.

Robin looks at a new film by Steven Soderbergh.

The University of Nevada, Reno community came together Wednesday to address the actions taken by a UNR student during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this month. But many faculty and students are frustrated at what they say is a lack of action by the school’s administration to fight racism and bigotry on campus.

Earlier this year, Education Week Magazine gave Nevada schools a “D” as part of its annual Quality Counts report. In fact, Nevada ranked last among all states. Reno Youth Radio’s Kenia Aguirre talked to two educators to get their thoughts on this situation. If I got a D, my parents would kill me! So, Nevada’s ranking is really disappointing. Every day at school, I see teachers working hard to give students the best education possible. Being ranked last in the country must be frustrating. My

Officials with the Washoe County School District say they are anticipating a deficit somewhere between $22 and $28 million for this school year, making it the 10 th year in a row the district’s expenses outpace revenue. Our News Director Michelle Billman sat down with Education Reporter Paul Boger to learn more. So, school officials in Washoe County are looking at yet another year with large funding deficits. Can you tell us a little bit about what’s going on? This year, district officials are

This year, officials with Washoe County Schools are hopeful 80 percent of high school seniors in the district will be able to graduate on time. That would mark the highest graduation rate in the district’s history. At the same time, ACT scores have slipped and are beginning to lag behind the rest of the state. In addition, the Nevada Department of Education will use a new set of standards to determine how schools across the state are performing. That framework will determine whether a school