Paul Boger

An image of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak standing with California Governor Gavin Newsom

KUNR Today: Sisolak, Newsom Call For Federal Firefighting Help, Nevada Schools Requiring Masks

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 29, 2021.Nevada, California Governors Call For Federal Assistance In Battling…

KUNR Today: Masks Are Again Required Indoors, Federal Judge Upholds Ban On 'Ghost Guns'

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021.Indoor Mask Mandates Return Under CDC’s Latest RecommendationsBy Paul…

The Beckwourth Complex Fire burning with tall flames and smoke in the air.

Local Stories

Updates: Beckwourth Complex Fire

Danna O’Connor

Please check the following sites for the most up-to-date information on the Beckwourth-Complex Fire: Washoe County, Plumas County, Lassen County, and the…

The front exterior of the Capitol building in Washington DC. The composition is taken at an angle, so it looks like the foliage from nearby trees is framing the Capitol building.

Politics and Policy

Interview: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto On The Child Tax Credit

Paul Boger

The families of hundreds of thousands of Nevada children are eligible for monthly payments from the federal government. It’s part of the expanded child…

A photo of the exterior of the Washoe County School District administration building.

KUNR Today: Two Of Gov. Sisolak's Top Aides Step Down, Washoe Co. School Board Welcomes New Trustee

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, July 14, 2021.Two Top Sisolak Aides Step DownBy Paul BogerTwo of Nevada Governor Steve…

An image of the exterior of Renown Health’s emergency services

KUNR Today: Fire and Drought Ravage The West, Renown Announces More Than 160 Layoffs

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Monday, July 12, 2021.Latest On Local WildfiresBy KUNR StaffThe Beckwourth Complex Fire has swelled…

A close-up image of a health worker filling a vaccine dose into a syringe

KUNR Today: Nevada Officials Urge Vaccinations As COVID-19 Surges, Drought Means More Bear Conflicts

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, July 9, 2021.Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases, Nevada Officials Encourage Vaccinations, Not…

KUNR Today: Nevada's COVID-19 Cases On The Rise, Housing Prices Soar Across Northern Nevada

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 8.New Daily COVID-19 Cases In Nevada Highest Since FebruaryBy The Associated…

Sisolak is sitting at his desk while he signs the bill. Frierson is standing over Sisolak’s left shoulder. The state seal hangs on the wall in the background.

Politics and Policy

This Week: New Laws, Tracking Emissions, COVID-19 Cases Creep Back

Paul Boger

Nevada lawmakers approved more than 500 bills during the recent legislative session, and nearly half of those new laws went into effect this week. KUNR…

An image of firefighters walking through the wilderness.

KUNR Today: Biden Pushes For Higher Firefighter Pay, Reno Creates "Pedestrian Zone"

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, June 30, 2021.As Wildfires Rage, Biden Will Raise Federal Firefighter PayBy The…