Shelby Herbert
Student ReporterShelby Herbert is a graduate student of the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. She’s a reporter for the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science and covers regional science news.
She considers herself an (underachieving) student of nature and wants to connect her journalism with ongoing research in climatology, ecology, land management, conservation, and agriculture.
Shelby enjoys birdwatching, backpacking, writing poetry, baking, and doomscrolling. She is a devoted fan of Phoebe Bridgers and eastern phoebes.
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Two women scientists with ties to the University of Nevada, Reno published a children’s book that tells the story of solitary bees. KUNR contributor Shelby Herbert spoke with Felicity Muth, author of Am I Even a Bee? about why she thinks it’s important to get kids engaged in scientific topics and understand bee diversity. -
The Bureau of Land Management is in the process of capturing and removing more wild horses and burros from the West than ever before, and climate change might factor into its decision.
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Reno's bus drivers have returned to work, but the Local 533 Teamsters Union remains vigilant against what they call "unfair labor practices." Meanwhile, Keolis pushes to recruit more employees.
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Reno bus drivers have returned to the picket line with new terms and a renewed intensity for their third strike in three months.During the most recent…
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The bus strike in Washoe County ended Tuesday in what has been a lengthy ordeal for the community. KUNR News Director Michelle Billman checked in with…
