Oscar Martinez
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.
Kaleb Roedel
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Mountain West News Bureau
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.
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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 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 -
At the University of Nevada, Reno, researchers are combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and agriculture. The early stages of this research give insight into the sheep industry’s future. -
In some parts of the Mountain West, residents are reviving these gathering places, which have long been a staple for westerners living in isolated places. -
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.
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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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. -
Clean Up the Lake released an "Aquatic Invasive Species Video Identification Toolkit," designed to help identify invasive species in Lake Tahoe.
We’re looking at new ways to tell stories about the outdoors, and we want to make sure it delivers what readers and listeners like you care about.
Take our quick survey — it only takes a few minutes!
Take our quick survey — it only takes a few minutes!
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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