Stephanie Serrano

The Weber Reservoir at the Walker River Paiute Tribe. A lakefront along a sandy, flat landscape.

For Some Western Tribes, COVID-19 Closures Have Meant ‘Having Their Homeland Back’

Stephanie Serrano

The Walker River Paiute Reservation is situated in remote western Nevada, surrounded by a sequence of mountains layered with shades of brown, red and…

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KUNR Today: Large Events Coming To Reno, Casinos Soon Back To Full Capacity

Stephanie Serrano

Here are your local morning news headlines for Thursday, May 27, 2021.More Large Group Events Return To Reno-TahoeBy Jayden PerezAs COVID-19 restrictions…

KUNR Today: Amodei Defends No Vote On Jan. 6 Commission, Nev. Legislature Building Opens To Public

Paul Boger

Here are your local morning news headlines for Thursday, May 20, 2021.Representative Mark Amodei Defending Vote Against Jan. 6 CommissionBy Paul…

KUNR Today: UNR In-Person Commencement This Week, Several Nevada Med Students Staying In State

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Monday, May 10, 2021.UNR Holding In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Starting WednesdayBy Michelle…

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KUNR Today: Renown To Close Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic, Nevada Officials Honor Fallen Officers

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021.Renown Health To Close Its Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicBy Michelle…

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KUNR Today: State Approves Washoe County Reopening Plan, Carson High To Host In-Person Graduation

Stephanie Serrano

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, May 4, 2021.Nevada Approves Washoe County’s Revised COVID-19 Reopening PlanBy Lucia…

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Business and Economy

Restaurants Struggle To Bring Back Employees

Stephanie Serrano

As the economy reopens, restaurants remain far from pre-pandemic employment levels.In the Mountain West, New Mexico stands out with eating and drinking…

A hallway with lockers at a school. There are two students at the end f the hallway holding books.

KUNR Today: Nevada Gaming Bounces Back, WCSD Ramps Up For Summer School

Stephanie Serrano

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2021.Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Announces Initiative To Support Nevadans In…

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Public Health

How The Pandemic Forced A Youth Homeless Shelter In Colorado To Adapt

Stephanie Serrano

In Colorado Springs, The Place is a shelter for young people experiencing homelessness. The pandemic has only increased the number of individuals who are…

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KUNR Today: Nevada Responds To Chauvin Guilty Verdict, Bishop Manogue Sees COVID-19 Outbreak

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021.Nevada Leaders Offer Reflections On Chauvin VerdictBy Paul BogerElected…