Lyon County

A silver van displaying logos for Access to Healthcare Network and SilverSummit Healthplan, parked in front of a building. The van is part of a free transportation service designed to assist rural Nevada residents with accessing medical care, groceries, and other essential services.

Servicio de transporte gratuito se lanza en áreas rurales de Nevada

Manuel Holguin JR

Free Transportation Service Launches in Rural Nevada

Manuel Holguin JR

A new free transportation service in rural Nevada helps Medicaid and low-income residents access healthcare, groceries, and more. Sponsored by SilverSummit Healthplan and Access to Healthcare Network.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Aug. 16 where they gave a detailed timeline of the murder of Naomi Irion.

Local Stories

Troy Driver left confession letter; attempted suicide twice before killing himself in jail

Maria Palma

Ten days after Troy Driver was found deceased in jail, Lyon County officials held a press conference where they shared more details about the case. Driver was awaiting trial in the murder of Naomi Irion.

A row of geese swims in a line on a semi-frozen pond. There is snow falling making the houses in the far background barely visible.

Washoe, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties open warming shelters for people without power

Lucia Starbuck

Washoe, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties have opened warming shelters, and a few Reno casinos have discounted rates for people without power.

A close-up of a wooden roof that is charred and has two small flames burning near the bottom of the image.

Energy and Environment

Thousands of Mountain West homes have wooden roofs vulnerable to wildfire

Kaleb Roedel

A new study shows that many Americans living in wildfire-prone areas have homes that are not built with wildfire in mind.

KUNR Today: Naomi Irion’s body recovered in Churchill County, Vegas tourism rebounding

Michelle Billman

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Thursday, March 31, 2022.

On the left, people wait in line inside of a building to participate in early voting. In the center of the image, there’s a sign that says “Voter Entrance.”

KUNR Today: Washoe Co. election reform proposal may be on agenda soon, Local COVID-19 cases plummet

Lucia Starbuck

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Thursday, March 3, 2022.

A still from a press conference with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. Sisolak is standing at a podium. He is wearing a suit and a face mask while looking toward the camera and speaking into a microphone. There is a sign language interpreter to his right.

KUNR Today: Sisolak Says No New COVID-19 Restrictions, Lyon Co. Renaming Justice Complex After Trump

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.Sisolak Says No New Restrictions, Looks Into Vaccine Requirements Amid COVID-19…

An image of Krysta Palmer diving into a pool

KUNR Today: Sierra Red Fox Gets Endangered Species Listing, Nevada Diver Brings Home Bronze Medal

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.Nevada County Bid To Honor Trump Goes From Road To BuildingsBy The Associated…

A close-up image of a health worker filling a vaccine dose into a syringe

KUNR Today: Nevada Officials Urge Vaccinations As COVID-19 Surges, Drought Means More Bear Conflicts

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, July 9, 2021.Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases, Nevada Officials Encourage Vaccinations, Not…