On Saturday afternoon, the Nevada National Guard took a group of local educators and community leaders on a helicopter tour as a part of a recruitment push.

A new report shows that death rates for people under 40 are surging across the United States, including parts of the Mountain West.

Some in the Tahoe Basin may see having a forest full of trees as a good thing. But after a certain point, too many trees can be detrimental to overall forest health.

Federal officials have charged a Las Vegas man with making antisemitic threats against Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen. The incident reflects a surge in hate speech since the war in Israel began.

Studies show the nation’s aging power grid isn’t ready to handle the energy shift from fossil fuels to renewables. The federal government hopes a historic investment will fix that for states and tribes in the Mountain West and beyond.

Building Day of the Dead altars for Dia de los Muertos is a way to honor the lives of those who have passed away. This year, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) took part in one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Mexican-American communities.

As part of their studies in human services, students at Reed High School run a free food pantry on campus.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, bike riding took off all over the country as people looked for ways to get outside and exercise. A new report reveals that the biking boom is still growing in many cities, including parts of the Mountain West.

Washoe County School District Superintendent Susan Enfield recently sat down with KUNR’s Jose Davila IV to discuss her first year in the role. She was hired in May 2022 after directing a smaller suburban Seattle district. Her first day of work was July 6 of last year.

Washoe County School District Chief of Police Jason Trevino is stepping down.