Nevada CARES Campus

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One dead, two injured after being struck by a car near Nevada Cares Campus

Bert Johnson

Reno Police arrested a man accused of killing one person and injuring two others near the Nevada Cares Campus Monday night.

Green and blue camping tents lined up against a wall inside a long structure with an open garage door at the end.

Housing

How did Washoe County’s Safe Camp program pivot for winter?

Lucia Starbuck

Washoe County is trying to figure out how to keep people not only sheltered this winter but out of the cold. Its Safe Camp program launched six months ago to give unhoused people an alternative to the county’s mega-shelter, but the outdoor tents are no match for Northern Nevada winter.

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Housing

Nevada Cares Campus faces continued staffing shortages and safety issues

Lucia Starbuck

Washoe County’s homeless shelter is facing staffing shortages and safety issues.The Nevada Cares Campus opened almost six months ago and nearly 600 people…

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KUNR Today: Nevada Raises Minimum Wage, Sen. Rosen Visits Nevada CARES Campus

Lucia Starbuck

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 1, 2021.Nevada Minimum Wage Raises To $8.75 On July 1 Under 2019 LawBy The Associated…

Housing

Why Is Reno Clearing Homeless Camps?

Lucia Starbuck

The City of Reno has ramped up the clearing of homeless encampments over the last month. KUNR Morning Edition host Noah Glick checks in with reporter…

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KUNR Today: Petrilla Fire Under Control, Extreme Heat Affecting Homeless Residents

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, June 17, 2021.Evacuations Lifted, Roads Reopen For Petrilla FireBy KUNR StaffArea…

Two protestors are in the forefront and kneeling. Their signs read, “Your sweeps are violent, we will not be silent!” “Stop harassing the homeless,” and “Move where?” People are protesting behind them and a person is to their right holding a megaphone.

Housing

Community Members Protest For A Week Straight In Reno To Stop The Clearing Of Homeless Encampments

Lucia Starbuck

A group of advocates protested outside of Reno City Hall 24/7 for seven days straight, demanding the city stop the ongoing clearing of homeless…