George Floyd

A still from a video shows a rendering for the outside of the Debbie Smith CTE Academy. A black, metal sign shows the name of the school hanging above people walking through a courtyard with tables and chairs.

KUNR Today: Debbie Smith CTE Academy project delayed, WCSD using federal relief on summer program

Jose Davila IV

Read or listen to news headlines for Thursday, June 23, 2022.

A person dressed in all black holds a piece of white cardboard that reads, “Police brutality is domestic terror.” Behind the person is a Reno Police Department SUV and police officers.

Youth Commentary: Reflecting On Police Reform A Year After George Floyd’s Murder

This week marks one year since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. In this commentary, KUNR Youth Media reporter May Wells shares her…

An image of Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson alongside Assembly Leader Jason Frierson

KUNR Today: Nevada Gov. Signs Police Reform Bills Into Law, Lawmakers Advance Election Reform Bill

Paul Boger

Here are your local morning news headlines for Wednesday, May 26, 2021.Governor Sisolak Signs Criminal Justice BillsBy Paul BogerNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak…

An image of Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, Nev.

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…

Biden Says Chauvin Guilty Verdict Can Be 'A Moment Of Significant Change'

Alana Wise

"It was a murder in the full light of day, and it ripped the blinders off for the whole world to see [systemic racism]," the president said after the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin.

A sign on the ground that says, "Ban Chokeholds," covered in spotted shade from a tree.

Politics and Policy

Activists Say Police Reform Bill To Ban Chokeholds In Nevada Isn’t Enough

Lucia Starbuck

Black Lives Matter protests have erupted across the country, and in Nevada, and with them, demands for police reform. In response, lawmakers in Nevada…

A Black Lives Matter mural in front of the Colorado Capitol in Denver

Elevated Voices: Listening In The Mountain West

Nate Hegyi

This story was powered by America Amplified , a public radio initiative. With protesters taking to the streets nationwide to demand justice for George...

President Trump speaks during an event on police reform in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday.

U.S. Headlines

Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform

Amita Kelly

The president is facing political pressure to take action following the national outcry over the killing of George Floyd and others at the hands of police.

The Rev. Remus Wright speaks during Tuesday's funeral service for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston.

U.S. Headlines

Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Says Final Goodbye

Brakkton Booker

George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His family's private service Tuesday follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners.

A boy holds a black lives matter poster.

Local Stories

'I Don't Know If My Child Will Come Home To Me Alive'

Stephanie Serrano

Hundreds of people spent their Sunday evening participating in a peace vigil in downtown Reno. Black Lives Matter activists organized the event to allow…