Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Reno and Vegas airports refuse to play Kristi Noem’s video blaming Dems for the gov shutdown

Lucia Starbuck

The Reno and Las Vegas airports are refusing to play Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown at the security checkpoints.

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Local Stories

RNO Fire Department unveils new vehicle to better respond to aircraft emergencies

Jose Davila IV

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport Fire Department has added a new vehicle, called the Panther, to its ranks.

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Business and Economy

Reno-Tahoe International Airport to upgrade concourses, add parking in $1 billion project

Kaleb Roedel

As Northern Nevada’s economy continues to grow, the airport serving Reno and Lake Tahoe is making a massive investment to keep up with travel demand. KUNR Business Reporter Kaleb Roedel has more.

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KUNR Today: Some Western states take up abortion bills, Tahoe granted $1 million to expand access

Kaleb Roedel

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Friday, March 18, 2022.

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KUNR Today: Cortez Masto calls out gas companies, Nevada using $500 million on affordable housing

Kaleb Roedel

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Friday, March 11, 2022.

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KUNR Today: COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Deaths High In Washoe Co., New Nonstop Flights From Reno

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.COVID-19 Cases Decreasing, But Hospitalizations And Deaths Still High In…

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KUNR Today: Tamarack Fire Damages At Least 13 Structures, Jet Fuel Shortage Could Cause Delays

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Monday, July 26, 2021.At Least 13 Structures Damaged By Tamarack FireBy Noah GlickMore than a dozen…

KUNR Today: Washoe Sheriff Addressing Concealed Carry Permit Backlog, Nevada Vaccination Update

Stephanie Serrano

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Mar. 4, 2021.More Than 14 Percent Of Nevadans Have Received First COVID-19 ShotBy Lucia…

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Public Health

Candidate Rallies in Nevada Cause Concern For COVID-19 Transmission

Lucia Starbuck

Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to hold an in-person event at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Thursday, sparking COVID-19 concerns as…

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Business and Economy

Reno-Tahoe International Airport Hobbled By COVID-19

Since the first of March, airline passenger volume in the United States has dropped by more than 80 percent. People are still allowed to fly, and freight…