Novel Coronavirus

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.

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KUNR Today: Washoe Co. omicron concerns, Vaccine requirement lifted for Nev. state workers, students

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

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Delta surge, misinformation leave rural Nevada reeling

Bert Johnson

For the last three years, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has been sending its recent graduates to the Elko Family Medical and Dental…

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KUNR Today: Caldor Fire fully contained, Officials starting process of filling state Senate seat

Michelle Billman

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.Caldor Fire fully containedBy Noah GlickThe Caldor Fire, which sparked two…

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KUNR Today: 2022 Candidates reporting millions in campaign funds, Fire restrictions ease near Bishop

Michelle Billman

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.Embattled Nevada Democrats outraise midterm election foesBy The Associated…

A rendering of the new Carson Valley Medical Center emergency and ambulance entrance

KUNR Today: Nevada approves monoclonal COVID-19 treatment funds, Hospital expanding in Carson Valley

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.Nevada approves $30 million for monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19By…

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KUNR Today: Climate change could mean shorter ski seasons, Nevada rural hospital ICUs at capacity

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.Climate change warming ski resorts faster than averageBy Bert Johnson, Mountain…

KUNR Today: Amodei calls debt ceiling vote 'political game,' Washoe Co. hospitals remain strained

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.Rep. Amodei: Debt ceiling vote is 'political game'By Noah GlickThe House of…

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New maps show pandemic impacts on Indigenous people in the U.S.

Maggie Mullen

Indian Country Today collaborated with the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health to provide comprehensive data and maps to the public.

An image of indigenous students gathered in a gymnasium, holding signs that read "Honor Us," and "We are still here"

KUNR Today: Housing prices rise in Sparks, Mineral Co. recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day

Michelle Billman

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.Sparks seeing record high prices for single-family homesBy Noah…