This Is Reno Won 16 State Press Awards
The local news organization secured seven first-place honors at the Nevada Press Association ceremony held in Las Vegas.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Gambling
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This Is Reno received 16 awards in the Nevada Press Association's urban news division, including recognition for its investigative reporting and podcast coverage. The outlet was honored for work covering Washoe County news and issues throughout the community.
Why it matters
Local journalism helps residents track decisions that shape our neighborhoods, from policy debates to housing trends. Recognition from peer organizations highlights the role of these reports in providing community-level transparency.
This Is Reno earned 16 awards in the urban news division, including 7 first-place finishes. Judges evaluated entries across reporting, editorial writing, and audio journalism categories.
The players
This Is Reno
A Reno-based news organization that provides local reporting and editorial coverage.
Bob Conrad
A journalist who received first-place honors in three categories.
Kristen Hackbarth
A staff member who won an editorial writing award.
Kelsey Penrose
A staff member recognized with a first-place award in explanatory journalism.
Nevada Press Association
The professional organization that evaluates and distributes awards for regional journalism.
The details
The news organization was recognized for a range of projects, including an investigative series regarding FPI Management tenants and explanatory journalism. Staff members Bob Conrad and Kristen Hackbarth received individual honors for their reporting and editorial contributions. The newsroom also secured a top award for its member-focused email newsletter, while the outlet's podcast was named podcast of the year.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: Awards were announced during the ceremony in Las Vegas.
The Truckee Meadows View
These awards follow the annual evaluation cycle established by the Nevada Press Association. The latest results highlight the continued focus on urban news reporting within the Truckee Meadows.
Readers can expect the continued coverage of Washoe County events that the organization was recognized for by the state association. The newsroom remains committed to its existing newsletter and podcast formats.
The takeaway
Local news coverage remains a primary tool for tracking regional accountability and community updates. Keep an eye on the outlet's recurring investigative segments and email newsletters for ongoing updates about Reno.
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