Below is a sample of stories created for KUNR, Northern Nevada’s local NPR station, as well as my graduate project on local food, which is available on Spotify. For additional stories, please reach out here.
Reno: The Fastest-Warming Spring City
A new study found that Reno’s spring season has the fastest-warming temperatures in the country.
Four-Legged Firefighters Remove Invasive Species
Goats and sheep are baaaaack this spring to remove invasive species and wildfire fuels.
Reno’s Summertime Water Usage
Reno will use up to 100 million additional gallons of water every day this summer.
Final Snow Measurement of Season Shows Good Outlook
From Mt. Rose Summit, the latest snow measurements reveal good news for this summer’s water use.
Funding Cuts Affect UNR Science Professors
Federal funding cuts affected science departments at UNR, and professors have concerns.
High School Students Get Firsthand Wildfire Training
High school students got firsthand fire training experience with the Bureau of Land Management.
Reducing Plastic Straw Use Helped Lake Tahoe
President Trump ended the forced use of paper straws, but reducing plastic straw use helped Lake Tahoe.
PPlanting Winter Milkweed can Save Summer Monarchs
One way to help Nevada’s declining monarchs next summer is by planting milkweed this winter.
Ali Dickson 