Noticiero Movil

‘A Shero’s Journey:’ The play that invites you to explore Afro-Latino roots

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“A Shero’s Journey or What Anacaona and Yemayá Taught Me,” written by Dominican-American playwright Guadalís Del Carmen, is an invitation to explore self-love and Afro-Latino identity.  For a little over two hours, the play, performed by theater students from the University of Nevada, Reno, and directed by Professor Yassi Jahanmir, addresses the generational scars left… [Read More]

10 Latinas who have had great impact worldwide

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On March 8, the struggle of women around the world and their participation in society, equality, and defense of their human rights is commemorated internationally. This day, which was previously known as “International Working Women’s Day,” has been renamed “International Women’s Day.” Women are more than just pretty faces: they are smart, kind, resourceful, brave,… [Read More]

Our jobs: Ecuadorian studies how water and ice affects bridges

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Most large structures, such as bridges, are protected from earthquakes by seismic isolation bearings, but in some parts of the country, such as Alaska, temperatures remain below zero most of the year.  A Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno, is trying to find out whether water or ice could change how well the… [Read More]

What you need to know: COVID-19 testing in Washoe County

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The omicron surge has created a demand for COVID-19 testing. KUNR reporters Gustavo Sagrero and Lucia Starbuck are looking into how the region is responding, along with how and why to get tested. They sat down to chat with News Director Michelle Billman. Michelle Billman: Gustavo, what are you seeing in regards to how people… [Read More]

Nevada to strengthen OSHA heat standards to protect employees, businesses push back

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In a virtual workshop held on February 2, state regulators discussed Nevada’s current heat illness rules in order to prepare for the expected excessive heat of summer 2022.  However, the proposed regulations have received pushback from industries that say Nevada businesses already follow guidelines to prevent heat illness.  According to a summary of the meeting… [Read More]

New PAC aims to bring back voucher-style education program through ballot initiatives

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A recently created political action committee has set its sights on reviving education savings accounts — a politically divisive concept that would allow parents to use state money to pay for private school tuition or other qualifying educational expenses. A PAC called Education Freedom for Nevada filed both a statutory and constitutional initiative with the secretary… [Read More]

‘Those patients are still out there’: How COVID-19 complicated Latinos’ access to health care

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Latinos face high rates of COVID-19 and diabetes. But one community clinic in Reno is seeing sharp decreases in patient numbers, deepening the risk for people with chronic illnesses. On a recent weeknight in Reno, Sonia Figueroa was leading a class on nutrition for people with diabetes offered through the volunteer-run Student Outreach Clinic. She’s… [Read More]