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Seniors ride a Regional Transportation Commission bus from Reno to Carson City for Senior Day during the Nevada Legislative Session on April 17, 2025.

Seniors pack a bus to Carson City to advocate for legislation

Lucia Starbuck

The wheels on the bus go round and round as a group of seniors made their way to Carson City on Thursday to lobby state legislators. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck hitched a ride.

An arching poll on the side of a road on a cloudless morning. On the horizontal part of the pole, are two lights, one flashing yellow and a sign that reads, “School 15 When Flashing”. On the vertical part of the pole, there are two signs. One reads, “School Speed Limit 15 When Flashing” and a digital sign reads, “Your Speed” and the digit number is 29.

Local Stories

New speed radar sign in school zone near Reno's Anderson Elementary

Lucia Starbuck

There’s a new speed radar sign in Reno aimed at increasing public safety.

A woman is holding a device in each hand that collects measures related to extreme heat. A man is standing to her right. They are next to a red-brick building.

Energy and Environment

Federal project aims to reduce health effects of extreme heat in two Mountain West cities

Kaleb Roedel

Extreme heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related illness and death in the U.S. A new federal project will help pinpoint its impact in four cities, including two in the Mountain West.

An aerial view of Lake Powell, Mount Ellsworth, Mount Holmes and Mount Hillers.

KUNR Today: Nye County commissioners push for hand-counted ballots, Lake Powell hits historic low

Kaleb Roedel

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Thursday, March 17, 2022.

A Keolis recruitment booth with signs and balloons advertising the new hiring initiative.

Amid Labor Shortage, Reno Transit Recruits New Drivers

Shelby Herbert

Reno's bus drivers have returned to work, but the Local 533 Teamsters Union remains vigilant against what they call "unfair labor practices." Meanwhile, Keolis pushes to recruit more employees.

A group of seven people on strike gather around a banner. Many hold signs reading “On Strike.”

KUNR Today: Bus driver strike over, Holiday shopping up

Kaleb Roedel

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

Business and Economy

Reno bus drivers on strike for third time in recent months

Shelby Herbert

Reno bus drivers have returned to the picket line with new terms and a renewed intensity for their third strike in three months.During the most recent…

KUNR Today: RTC labor strike ends, Michelle Fiore enters Nevada governor race

Michelle Billman

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.Bus driver strike in Washoe Co. ends amid negotiationsBy Michelle BillmanThe…

An image of Catherine Cortez Masto speaking at a podium

KUNR Today: Blockchains withdraws Innovation Zones proposal, Poll shows Nevada Dems with narrow lead

Michelle Billman

Here are the morning news headlines for Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.Nevada tech company asks to withdraw 'Innovation Zones' planBy The Associated PressReno bus…

An image of a large arena at night, lit up with a digital sign showing the GOP national convention

KUNR Today: Vegas Mayor And State Party Vying To Host 2024 GOP Convention, Nev. Bond Rating Improves

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.Mayor, State Party Chief Pitch Vegas For 2024 GOP ConventionBy The Associated…