Low-income families with children will get a boost in their grocery budgets later this month, when the state distributes its first round of pandemic-related food assistance dollars for last school year. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program — extended as part of the federal American Rescue Plan — will provide the families of eligible… [Read More]
Brazilian DJ brings the sounds of Latin America to Reno’s airwaves
Local volunteer radio station KWNK 97.7 FM Reno has been a source for some of Reno’s best music since its founding in 2017. That tradition continues with the addition of a new DJ, Joyce Barros, and her show, Indie Latin Beats. Barros has hosted Indie Latin Beats once a week since July. The show is… [Read More]
Events for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 in Reno
This Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the contribution of Latino communities to the culture of the United States. From September 15 to October 15, we invite you to celebrate with us through various activities especially focused on many traditions brought to the U.S. from Latin America. Check out this calendar and don’t miss out on… [Read More]
Fiesta on Wells returns to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
After a year of inactivity due to the pandemic, Fiesta on Wells returns to Reno to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and recognize the history, traditions, and contribution to American society of Latino communities. In September, several Latin American countries, including Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Chile, celebrate their independence from Spain,… [Read More]
For Lake Tahoe, Caldor Fire brings uncertainty, dislocation and fears of a new normal
The wind whipped ash around in Carson City on Tuesday afternoon as Carlos Arce laid his hand on the bed of a white pick-up truck. The day before, Arce evacuated from South Lake Tahoe with his four children. He stood by the truck with his father, visiting from out of the country, in the parking… [Read More]
Schools ramp up suicide prevention efforts as another academic year affected by the coronavirus begins
Like many teachers, Adam Gent is looking forward to seeing his students in person this school year. Gent teaches physical education at Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas. He also runs the school’s Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer program that trains students to keep an eye on at-risk classmates, catch suicide warning signs and seek… [Read More]
New exhibit at UNR’s Lilley Museum reflects on immigrants along the border with Mexico
Every year, thousands upon thousands of people attempt to cross the southern border into the United States in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones. This route is a symbol of courage, fear, uncertainty and abandonment, but also of hope. What made you leave? What did you have to abandon? How… [Read More]
Northern Nevada pastor explains how the pandemic is impacting his congregation
Paul McCollum is the pastor at Little Flower Catholic Church in Reno, which serves English- and Spanish-speaking communities. While reporting on a vaccine clinic being held there, KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer spoke with McCollum about how the church and parishioners have been impacted by the pandemic. Natalie Van Hoozer: As a priest, how has your work been impacted… [Read More]
Board of Health votes to mandate COVID vaccine for Nevada college students
The state Board of Health voted unanimously in an emergency meeting Friday to require the COVID-19 vaccine for students enrolling in Nevada’s public colleges and universities this spring, adding the state’s seven degree-granting schools to the more than 740 nationwide that have implemented similar requirements. Amending an existing regulation that requires certain vaccines for enrollment, the new mandate will… [Read More]
Noticiero Móvil receives National Murrow Award for its joint bilingual pandemic coverage
The recognition by the Radio Television Digital News Association is shared locally with KUNR Public Radio and This Is Reno For their efforts to maintain Spanish-speaking Latinos in Reno and Northern Nevada informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced Tuesday, August 17, that Noticiero Móvil, KUNR Public Radio and… [Read More]
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