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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Trustees upheld library staff recommendations to reject book challenges filed by far-right residents.
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Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is one step closer to learning who hired a private investigator to follow her during the 2022 election.
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In response to the homeless crisis, Nevada's second largest county just passed a ban on camping in public places. Opponents say it will only further victimize unhoused people.
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The warning comes as officials toughen restrictions on public camping in Washoe County.
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Law enforcement officials say the measure will help get unhoused people into services. But opponents worry it will victimize a vulnerable population.
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A proposal aimed at pushing unhoused people into services is up for final approval. Law enforcement officials say it’s needed, but critics say it will make things worse.
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Gov. Joe Lombardo uses lower court ruling to justify his veto of an untraceable firearms ban.
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A routine item before the Reno City Council ignited sudden controversy last week when it pitted a wealthy developer against a cultural landmark.
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During his campaign for governor, then-sheriff Joe Lombardo downplayed the number of ghost guns recovered by police. Now, Democrats are planning a third attempt to ban the untraceable weapons.
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During his campaign for governor, then-Sheriff Joe Lombardo claimed the Las Vegas police department he led seized just six “ghost guns” in one year. But officers actually seized 252 of the weapons during that time.