Paul Boger

A color-coded map showing the progression of the Caldor Fire. The northeast and southeast sections of the burn area had notable growth on Sunday, August 29.

KUNR Today: Caldor Fire Continues March Toward Tahoe, Tribes Argue To Halt Nevada Lithium Mine

Michele Ravera

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.Caldor Fire Inching Closer To TahoeBy Noah GlickThe Caldor Fire continued to…

The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on the UNR Campus.

KUNR Today: Nevada Colleges Call For Vaccine Mandate For Workers, Reno Considers Ban On Whips

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.Nevada College And Universities Call For Vaccine Mandate For WorkersBy Paul…

An aerial image of the UNR campus. The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is in focus with the Joe Crowley Student Union visible in the background.

KUNR Today: Washoe Co. COVID-19 Test Positivity Nears 20%, UNR Reports First Case Of Fall Semester

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.UNR Reports First Confirmed COVID-19 Case Since Fall Semester StartedBy Noah…

Secretary Haaland is standing behind a podium in front of Lake Tahoe. It’s a hazy day, but the sky is blue. A placard that reads “Lake Tahoe Summit 2021” is posted to the podium. Several individuals are sitting in chairs around her.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Wildfires Are Top Of Mind At Tahoe Summit, WCSO Warns Burners Of Harsh Desert Conditions

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.KUNR is providing updates on the Dixie Fire as they relate to Susanville and…

A color-coded meter that represents Washoe County’s COVID-19 transmission level for the week. The arrow on the meter is pointing at dark red section, which is considered “very high.” The words “Stay Healthy, Stay Informed, Stay Safe” are printed under.

KUNR Today: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up In Washoe Co., Masks Required In National Parks

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.Health Officials Concerned As Nevada’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations GrowBy Paul…

There is a small wave inbound on a sandy shore of Lake Tahoe while large rocks are peaking out of the emerald water. A hill covered in trees is visible in the background. A snowcapped mountainscape is visible in the far background, too.

Education

UNR President Sandoval On SNU Acquisition

Paul Boger

The Nevada Board of Regents recently signed off on a plan that will fold Tahoe’s Sierra Nevada University into the University of Nevada, Reno. First…

A detailed, illustrated map showing the outline of the Dixie Path. There are two colors used on the map, with red lines representing active fire areas and black lines representing areas that are contained. Both colors cover large areas of California land.

All Eyes On Dixie Fire As Blaze Enters Second Month

Paul Boger

KUNR is providing updates on the Dixie Fire as they relate to Susanville and our listening area. Visit our live blog to view recent updates.The Dixie…

A map of the U.S. with the percent change in county populations between 2010 to 2020. The map is color coded and most counties in Nevada experienced slight to major changes in population. Clark and Washoe Counties saw the highest changes in percent.

KUNR Today: Nevada Ranked Fifth Fastest-Growing State, Carson City Schools Update COVID-19 Protocols

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Las Vegas School Mask MandateBy The Associated…

Thre volunteers preparing swabs to test residents of a skilled nursing facility for COVID-19. The volunteers are wearing PPE from head to toe, which includes face masks, face shields, gowns and gloves.

KUNR Today: First COVID-19 Death Among Vaccinated In Washoe Co., Northern Nev. Remains At High Risk

Noah Glick

Here are the latest news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.First Breakthrough COVID-19 Death Reported In Washoe CountyBy Paul…

An image of a sign pointing caucus-goers where to participate.

KUNR Today: Reno Housing Prices Hold Steady In July, Majority Of Nevadans Support Move To Primary

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.Realtors Mark Inventory Increase In Reno-Sparks, Prices Hold SteadyBy Paul…