Maggie Mullen

Maggie Mullen is a fifth generation Wyomingite, born and raised in Casper. She is currently a Masters candidate in American Studies and will defend her thesis on female body hair in contemporary American culture this May. Before graduate school, she earned her BA in English and French from the University of Wyoming. Maggie enjoys writing, cooking, her bicycle, swimming in rivers and lakes, and most any dog.

KUNR Today: Nevada rancher sues to block lithium mine, Indigenous count up 160% in 2020 census

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.Nevada rancher cites `shroud of secrecy' at lithium mineBy The Associated…
'Forever chemicals' ubiquitous in Colorado, EPA data suggests

Maggie Mullen

PFAS are found across the region in products like rain jackets and firefighting foam. But they can cause health problems, so the Biden administration issued new regulations today to keep them out of drinking water.
KUNR Today: RTC labor strike ends, Michelle Fiore enters Nevada governor race

Michelle Billman

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.Bus driver strike in Washoe Co. ends amid negotiationsBy Michelle BillmanThe…
KUNR Today: Amodei calls debt ceiling vote 'political game,' Washoe Co. hospitals remain strained

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.Rep. Amodei: Debt ceiling vote is 'political game'By Noah GlickThe House of…
New maps show pandemic impacts on Indigenous people in the U.S.

Maggie Mullen

Indian Country Today collaborated with the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health to provide comprehensive data and maps to the public.
KUNR Today: Lawmakers reviewing Nevada's COVID relief spending, Vaccines preventing senior deaths

Lucia Starbuck

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021.Nevada lawmakers review state's pandemic relief spendingBy The Associated…
KUNR Today: Housing costs continue rising, Rare Nevada wildflower closer to federal protection

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.Job pay disclosure law now in effectBy KUNR StaffA new Nevada law took effect…
A Day To Honor The Indigenous Children Who Died At Boarding Schools

Maggie Mullen

Thursday marks Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day meant to acknowledge the enduring impacts that residential schools had on Indigenous people.
KUNR Today: Nevada Welcoming 150 Afghan Refugees, Scientists Studying Effects Of Smoke On Lake Tahoe

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.Nevada Soon To Be Home To 150 Afghan RefugeesBy KUNR Staff150 Afghan refugees…
Idaho Enters Crisis Standards Of Care, Region Struggles Against COVID-19 Surge

Maggie Mullen

When hospital workers are overwhelmed by a public health crisis and unable to provide standard care, crisis standards of care dictate who gets what kind of treatment.