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Last month, two community members told KUNR they’d been harassed by Library Board Trustee Gianna Jacks. But during a recent meeting, her fellow trustees failed to address those concerns.
KUNR in the community: Upcoming station events
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Autumn Novotny/KUNR Public RadioJoin the News Literate Community Initiative and a panel of Reno-based media experts for a free community discussion on Wednesday, April 29, at 5 p.m. in Reno that explores the challenges of misinformation in our media landscape.
KUNR Public Radio is a proud presenting sponsor. -
KNCJ Classical & JazzYou’re invited to the fourth concert of the 2025-26 KNCJ Biggest Little Concert Series! Join us on Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. for Reno Modern Brass at Hall Recital Hall on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
Click here for tickets via Eventbrite.
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck features the voices driving the 2026 election. 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.
Recent News
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A recent string of earthquakes has shaken western Nevada over the past two weeks. But while a major quake is less likely here than in California, experts say the risk is still very real. -
The U.S. already has about 3,000 data centers — and that number is expected to grow quickly in the coming years. A new report finds much of that growth is shifting away from cities and into rural areas, including in the Mountain West. -
Isolated and scattered showers should be expected today and for the rest of the week. Temperatures will also be increasing as the week progresses. -
A new development featuring a 6,000 seat soccer stadium along with a hotel, casino and retail makes its way to Reno. But, what impacts could it have to the local economy? -
We're starting this week off with scattered showers that will continue until Thursday
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.
En Español
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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. -
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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Immigrant advocates are celebrating a recent ruling in favor of a class action lawsuit filed in part by the ACLU of Nevada and UNLV Immigration Clinic against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice. -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans, and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s James Perez speaking with Republican Sherman Tylawsky. -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans, and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Bert Johnson speaking with Republican Mike Smith.
Lake Tahoe
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Incline High School in Lake Tahoe has earned a top 10 finish at the national “We the People” competition in Washington, D.C., standing out among some of the largest schools in the country. -
Self-driving cars are showing up in unexpected places, including the snowy streets of Truckee. But local officials say they weren’t formally told the testing was happening. -
Incline Village residents heading to the beach this summer will see big changes underway.
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Mountain West News
There are 27 candidates running for Northern Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District.
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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