Paul Boger

Gov. Lombardo speaking with media after his State of the State address.

Gov. Joe Lombardo outlines agenda and budget priorities in state of the state address

Lucia Starbuck

Gov. Joe Lombardo presented his state of the state Wednesday outlining his agenda for the 83rd legislative session which begins Feb. 3.Lombardo provided an update on the executive budget and his priorities — which include housing, healthcare, education, public safety, economic policy and election process.

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Local Stories

What to know from Nevada Gov. Lombardo's State of the State address

Lucia Starbuck

KUNR's Lucia Starbuck and KNPR's Paul Boger appeared on KNPR's State of Nevada on Jan. 16 to discuss Gov. Joe Lombardo's State of the State address, which they covered Wednesday night.

U.S. Headlines

Nevada's GOP nominating process is confusing — and already yielded a likely winner

Paul Boger

The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.

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Local Stories

In Nevada, sundown town history has cultural impacts for Washoe tribal members

Paul Boger

This story is part of the Mountain West News Bureau’s “After The Sun Goes Down” series. Listen to the full series at KUNC.org.The hike from the abandoned…

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KUNR Today: WCSD superintendent announces retirement, NSHE staff required to get COVID-19 vaccine

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.WCSD Superintendent McNeill anounces retirementBy Paul BogerSuperintendent…

Kristen McNeill is standing behind a podium in front of district staff. She is speaking into a microphone while announcing her upcoming retirement.

Education

WCSD Superintendent Kristen McNeill To Retire At End Of School Year

Paul Boger

The head of the Washoe County School District announced Thursday she will retire at the end of the school year.Superintendent Kristen McNeill announced…

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KUNR Today: Sen. Cortez Masto On Debt Limit, Sandoval Pushing UNR Enrollment And Research

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.U.S. Sen. Cortez Masto Blasts Senate Republicans Over Debt Limit BattleBy…

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KUNR Today: Vegas Mayor And State Party Vying To Host 2024 GOP Convention, Nev. Bond Rating Improves

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.Mayor, State Party Chief Pitch Vegas For 2024 GOP ConventionBy The Associated…

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KUNR Today: Caldor Fire Still Posing Threat, WCSD Could Censure Board Trustee

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.Caldor Fire Still Burning, Posing ThreatsBy Noah GlickFire officials are…

KUNR Today: Heller Won't Say Biden Won Election, Ford Invests In Northern Nevada Battery Recycler

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.Heller Refuses To Say Who Won 2020 ElectionBy KUNR StaffFormer U.S. Senator…