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Tim Lenard

Contributor And Media Partner

Tim is a video producer with The Nevada Independent based in Reno. Originally from Wisconsin, he moved to Nevada to study journalism at UNR after four years as a paratrooper based in Italy. His writing has been featured in Reno News and Review. He’s also produced audio and video stories for KUNR Public Radio News and has worked on the TV show Wild Nevada for PBS Reno.

Tim joined The Nevada Independent as part of a fellowship with Military Veterans in Journalism, before being hired in January 2022When he’s not filming for The Indy, he enjoys taking his camera out hiking with his dog, Lancelot.

Follow Tim on Twitter @tim_lenard.