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While our dedication to the quality and depth you’ve come to know and love has not wavered, we need the help of community members like you to sustain this vital public service.
This holiday season, make a year-end donation to help secure KUNR’s public service mission and independence in 2026.
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Nevada wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats, marking the first detection in the state — and making Nevada the final western state where the pathogen has now been found.
KNCJ 89.5FM, KUNR Public Radio’s classical music and jazz station, invites you to the 2nd concert of its 2025 Biggest Little Concert Series!
On Wednesday, December 31 at 11 a.m., in collaboration with the Reno Chamber Orchestra and its annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival, pianist James Winn will present a solo recital at the University of Nevada, Reno's Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall.
On Wednesday, December 31 at 11 a.m., in collaboration with the Reno Chamber Orchestra and its annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival, pianist James Winn will present a solo recital at the University of Nevada, Reno's Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall.
Recent News
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Many counties and school districts received less money for almost two years after Congress let the program expire. -
Rock Springs, Wyo., is promoting Latino businesses, while the county works with ICE to crack down on immigration. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
Several states in the Mountain West received a passing score on the GIFFORDS Law Center’s Annual Gun Law Scorecard. But others flat-out failed. -
The numbers are fueling the debate about whether grizzlies should remain protected under the Endangered Species Act.
En Español
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Con la llegada de las fechas navideñas, una de las preguntas más importantes que se hace la gente es cuál es el árbol de navidad perfecto. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana.
Nevada State Government
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A Las Vegas construction union leader made a misogynistic remark about an elected official while co-hosting a recent podcast interview with gubernatorial hopeful, Democratic Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. -
A Latino-led nonprofit just helped pay the medical bills of nearly 130,000 Nevadans. -
Nevada’s special legislative session ended without passing the massive expansion of transferable film tax credits, while lawmakers voted to enshrine mail ballots in the state constitution.
Lake Tahoe
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The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has launched a new program to help pet owners afford essential veterinary care, with the goal of keeping pets in their homes and out of the shelter system. -
Winter has been slow to arrive around Lake Tahoe, but recent snowfall is finally helping ski season take shape. Still, not every resort is seeing the same conditions.
Does Home Mean Nevada? explores the challenges of homeownership in the Silver State. This series, produced by KUNR Public Radio and Nevada Public Radio, dives into several reasons why owning a home is increasingly out of reach for many Nevadans.
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck follows Nevada politics and the 2025 state legislative session. Tune in on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., as well as the following Sunday at 4 p.m.
Mountain West News
Este resumen de las noticias de la semana se emite en la radio todos los viernes a las 6:45 a.m. y a las 5:44 p.m. y domingos a las 3:01 p.m. en 88.7 FM en el área de Reno. Haga clic aquí para aprender más y escuchar el episodio más reciente.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
NPR News
Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
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