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Across The Mountain West, COVID-19 Exposes Long-Standing Food Insecurity

By • Feb 22, 2021
People are driving up to a mobile food bank to pick up food.
Aramelle Wheeler / Food Bank of Northern Nevada

The pandemic's economic toll has left many in the Mountain West struggling to feed their families. In fact, Nevada and New Mexico have some of the highest rates of child food insecurity in the country, according to a report published last fall by the nonprofit Feeding America.

COVID-19 Crisis Will Likely Worsen Across The Mountain West, Infectious Disease Experts Warn

By • Nov 11, 2020
Intermountain Healthcare

COVID-19 is surging across the Mountain West, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America held a briefing Wednesday on the many challenges facing the region as the pandemic surge continues.

With Marching Bands Sidelined, College Campuses Lack The Pomp Of Fall

By • Sep 8, 2020


This time of year usually means the start of college football. Not this year. Without game days and big crowds of tailgaters, college towns across the Mountain West and beyond look different - and sound a lot different, too.

How Postponing Mountain West Sports Is Impacting Nevada Athletes

By • Aug 17, 2020
A football player playing defense on the field.
Photo Courtesy of Lawson Hall

The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly stopped spring sports earlier this year, and now, the Mountain West has announced it is postponing all fall sports. It's unclear if and when they will resume. KUNR’s Stephanie Serrano spoke to Lawson Hall, an inside linebacker for the Wolf Pack, whose senior season is on the line.