KUNR, Partner Organizations Win Three Regional Murrow Awards
The Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards are decided by judges for the Radio Television Digital News Association. The contest honors “outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism” according to the RTDNA website. Here are the categories KUNR and partner organizations won in the small market radio division for work aired and published in 2020:
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for bilingual pandemic coverage produced by KUNR,
This Is Reno. Contributors include Andrew Mendez, Stephanie Serrano, Natalie Van Hoozer and Lesly Virgen-Mariscal. Jenny Manrique served as a bilingual translator and editor. Tatiana Ramirez provided event support. Crystal Willis served as digital editor. Michelle Billman and Claudia Cruz served as managing editors.
Published May 7, 2021 at 8:58 AM MDT
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In some parts of the Mountain West like Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming, teen pregnancy rates are higher than average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder finds that when access to contraceptives goes up, the percentage of girls who drop out of high school goes down. This story and more in the Friday morning news brief.
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Utah’s Racial And Gender Disparities
Addressing racial and gender disparities in Utah has become a major focus for state leaders over the last year following protests and in light of the pandemic. Now, they’ll have a report to better guide future policies. Released Thursday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, it outlines significant disparities in economic, education, health and housing outcomes. In general, it found Utah’s minority populations with some exceptions are mo
Nevada Approves Washoe County’s Revised COVID-19 Reopening Plan
The state of Nevada and Gov. Steve Sisolak have approved Washoe County’s latest revision to its reopening plan. Under the plan, which is effective immediately, businesses are able to open at 100% capacity as long as they can provide social distancing.
Groups of up to 10 people can be seated at a restaurant. Events expecting more than 500 attendees can be approved with a safety plan.
Self-serve buffets and adult entertainment are to remain closed until June 1. That’s when all social distancing requirements are expected to be dropped statewide.
On Saturday, the state handed control of COVID-19 mitigation measures to most county jurisdictions, but not Washoe County. That’s because the plan Washoe County Commissioners submitted to the state COVID-19 task force late last week didn’t get approved. It wasn’t endorsed by the health district, school district or City of Reno.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Announces Initiative To Support Nevadans In Recovery In The Workplace
State leaders have created an initiative meant to help Nevadans in recovery from substance abuse maintain gainful employment.
The Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative is designed to equip employers with resources to support employees in recovery and end stigmas within the workplace. Speaking in observance of Nevada’s Recovery Advocacy Day 2021, Gov. Steve Sisolak said helping people in recovery will benefit the entire state.
“This initiative strengthens Nevada’s communities by bringing those on the margins of society into stable and productive roles. When people are able to work, their contribution impacts their families, their neighborhoods and the entire state,” Sisolak said.
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