pandemic

A new report shows preschool enrollment rates dropped significantly during the pandemic. In the Mountain West, the rates of decline varied widely.

A new analysis shows that states in the Mountain West suffered some of the highest COVID-19 death rates in the U.S. between January 2020 and July 2022.

Houseplant popularity boomed during the pandemic, particularly due to social media and fueled by Gen Z and Millennials. Some say the greenery is here to stay, including a local TikToker, a plant Facebook group and gardening experts.

When the pandemic started, many items flew off the shelves – including toys. Now, years later, toy stores are still seeing their sales grow and consumer bases expand.

A new analysis of state tax revenues shows that many states are ahead of projections made before COVID-19 rocked the economy. And some Mountain West states are the nation’s leading performers, while others are struggling to rebound.

A new Kaiser Family Foundation report reveals that 43% of parents with children under 5 don’t plan to get them vaccinated against COVID-19.

COVID-19 cases in nursing homes are climbing, and a new report reveals a wide range of case and vaccination rates in the Mountain West.

Stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone is performing live at the Pioneer Center on June 10. KUNR’s Michele Ravera sat down with her to discuss her return to Reno for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Spending on dietary supplements has jumped dramatically during the pandemic. That’s giving Northern Nevada companies in the supplement industry a big boost. But it’s also raising concerns for healthcare providers.

Few business sectors have been hit as hard by the pandemic as restaurants. In fact, the industry is down $65 billion from 2019’s pre-pandemic levels. Shila Morris, the co-owner of the Squeeze In eateries in Nevada and California, had to close some locations for good, but her family business has fought to keep most of them afloat.