Bert Johnson
Senior CorrespondentBert is KUNR’s senior correspondent. He covers stories that resonate across Nevada and the region, with a focus on environment, political extremism and Indigenous communities.
He began his career in journalism after studying abroad during the summer of 2011 in Egypt, during the Arab Spring. Before he joined KUNR, Bert was a reporter at Capital Public Radio and a producer for KNPR.
Bert likes tinkering with bikes, backpacking the Sierra and studying Spanish, which has helped him cover stories in Mexico City and Puerto Rico.
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Reno City Manager Jackie Bryant announced the city terminated three top officials from its police department Tuesday. -
Last month, two community members told KUNR they’d been harassed by Library Board Trustee Gianna Jacks. But during a recent meeting, her fellow trustees failed to address those concerns. -
On this month’s Purple Politics Nevada, guest host Bert Johnson spoke with UNR Associate Professor of Political Science Jeremy Gelman about the wide-open primary for Northern Nevada’s Congressional District 2. -
A local judge rejected witness testimony from Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, who attended a hearing in support of her former political rival. -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans, and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Bert Johnson speaking with Republican Mike Smith. -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans, and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Bert Johnson speaking with Democrat Samuel White. -
The First Amendment protects critical public comment. But for the last year, multiple Washoe County residents say Trustee Gianna Jacks has been badgering them for their views. -
Starting next month, the iconic branch will no longer be open on weekends. -
A judge tossed Drew Ribar’s case over his exclusion from Drag Story Hour events. -
En una tarde de finales de verano, la gente caminaba, trotaba y jugaba con sus hijos alrededor del lago Virginia. Christian Thomas también estaba allí, pero no para disfrutar del sol… estaba mostrando a KUNR el lugar donde solía quedarse.
