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Northern Nevada pastor explains how the pandemic is impacting his congregation

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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]

Noticiero Móvil receives National Murrow Award for its joint bilingual pandemic coverage

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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]

Questions remain regarding state and federal eviction moratoriums

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On March 29, 2021, the Biden administration extended the federal eviction moratorium until June 30. On March 30, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak extended the state eviction moratorium until May 31 that was previously scheduled to end Wednesday, March 31. The two moratoriums have slightly different eligibility factors. As stakeholders try to sort this out, several… [Read More]

4 In 10 WCSD high school students failing at least one course

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The Washoe County School District recently released data showing nearly 40% of high school students are failing at least one subject, and almost a quarter are failing in two. Superintendent Kristen McNeill said on Friday that a significant number of students are failing even more than two classes. “14% of our students were failing three… [Read More]

Sisolak unveils 75-day plan that eases capacity limits, transfer decision-making to local entities

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Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Thursday that he is loosening some COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since November — and will hand off almost all of the health and safety-related decision-making to local jurisdictions in May. Starting Monday, capacity limits for indoor establishments will be lifted to 35 percent, for restaurants, places of worship, gyms and… [Read More]

When can I expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

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The COVID-19 vaccine is here in Nevada. However, with only a small number of doses initially available, not all Nevadans are yet eligible to receive the vaccine. Below, we have answered as many of your questions as possible about the vaccine, from “Where do I fall on the state’s priority list?” to “How will I… [Read More]