KUNR’s spring 2026 cohort includes eight students from the Washoe County School District: Maya Martinez, Sequoia Burkhouse, Kaitlyn Campbell, Lucas Hinds, Maania Manha, Mariana Ortega, Disha Rohith, and Laine Parkhurst.
Over the semester, students produced interviews and news stories as part of a class led by WCSD teacher Brian La Torre and KUNR reporter Maria Palma.
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For some teenagers, energy drinks have become a significant part of their routine, mainly to stay active in school. But a local pediatrician says there could be potential side effects. -
From Elmo to Arthur, PBS shows have shaped generations of kids. Now, local elementary schools are teaming up with PBS to promote literacy in Northern Nevada with the Reading Buddies program. -
The GATE program provides advanced learning opportunities and support for the social and emotional needs of high-achieving or exceptionally bright students. -
Lacrosse will become a sanctioned high school sport in Nevada beginning with the 2027 spring season, a change expected to expand opportunities and increase visibility for student athletes across the state. -
High school students across Northern Nevada often face a familiar challenge: choosing extracurricular activities that can meaningfully prepare them for the future. For many, robotics has become that pathway, offering hands-on experience through a youth-led nonprofit program. -
In a city filled with “21 and over” signs, there’s a space in Reno where the doors are wide open for people of all ages. -
TRIO Programs at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) have supported thousands of first-generation students for decades. One of those programs, Upward Bound, helps high school students across Northern Nevada prepare for life after graduation and navigate the path to higher education. -
The USBC Open Championships bring bowlers from all over the country to Reno to compete for big cash prizes. -
KUNR's Youth Media program is training the next generation of journalists and elevating the voices and perspectives of high school students in our region. Student reporters produce interviews, audio diaries, commentaries and news stories that air and publish on KUNR. Get to know this semester's student reporters here.
