infrastructure

Connie Wray is standing at a podium on the left side of a stage. The candidates are seated in a half circle next to her.

Reno mayoral candidates talk housing, infrastructure needs at This Is Reno forum

Lucia Starbuck

Six candidates for Reno mayor discussed housing and infrastructure needs during This Is Reno’s first candidate forum ahead of the 2022 primary election. KUNR’s Gustavo Sagrero speaks with Lucia Starbuck to learn what the candidates had to say.

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News

KUNR Today: Nevada joins initiative to prioritize use of electric trucks and buses

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Friday, April 1, 2022.

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Business and Economy

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on how federal infrastructure law could impact Nevada

Kaleb Roedel

President Joe Biden recently signed a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill into law. KUNR’s Kaleb Roedel spoke with US Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez…

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Politics and Policy

Sen. Jacky Rosen talks pandemic response, bipartisanship and bringing tourists back to Nevada

Noah Glick

Jacky Rosen is in her first term as a U.S. Senator from Nevada. Since taking office in 2019, she has pushed for more support for women in the fields of…

A wildlife overpass in Canada's Banff National Park.

Infrastructure bill would pave path for more wildlife bridges, tunnels

Nate Hegyi

The $350 million investment would reduce the number of expensive and deadly wildlife-vehicle collisions – an issue that's especially acute in more rural Western states.

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News

KUNR Today: Dean Heller Announces Run For Nevada Governor, Washoe County Reaches 800 COVID-19 Deaths

Nate Hegyi

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.Republican Dean Heller Announces Run For Governor Of NevadaBy The Associated…

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News

KUNR Today: Nevada Welcoming 150 Afghan Refugees, Scientists Studying Effects Of Smoke On Lake Tahoe

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.Nevada Soon To Be Home To 150 Afghan RefugeesBy KUNR Staff150 Afghan refugees…

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News

KUNR Today: Washoe Co. Asks Residents To Stay Inside Due To Air Quality, UNR’s First Day Of Classes

Lucia Starbuck

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.Washoe County Health District Advising People To Stay IndoorsBy Lucia…

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News

KUNR Today: Drought Threatening Livelihood Of Ranchers, Adam Laxalt Planning U.S. Senate Run

Nate Hegyi

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.Severe Drought Threatening Livelihood Of Region’s Ranchers And FarmersBy Nate…

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is sitting at a desk with her name plaque and a microphone in front of her.

News

KUNR Today: COVID-19 Exposure In Washoe County School, Haaland Named Keynote Speaker At Tahoe Summit

Maggie Mullen

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.Nevada’s Latest COVID-19 Surge Mirrors Rise To November PeakBy The Associated…