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Recent News
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Allegations of sexual misconduct and assault by the late farm labor leader Cesar Chavez have led to a cancellation of events in his honor. -
Hot days and polluted air may be doing more than making people uncomfortable — they could also affect mental health. A new study from the University of Utah finds that short bursts of extreme heat, combined with certain types of air pollution, are linked to an increased risk of suicide. -
A century ago, miners in Tonopah risked their lives to pull a fortune of silver and gold from the nearby mountains. Though the mines went quiet years ago, the town of a little more than 2,000 people is betting that another boom is on the horizon. -
Statehouses across the West are considering reforms to respond to the homeowners insurance crisis. While some are hitting headwinds, concern about the issue isn’t going away.
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.
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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Nevada Democratic Treasurer Zach Conine sent a $2.1 billion bill to the federal government to recoup money from President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs.
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Northern Nevada’s lone Republican representative, Mark Amodei, is retiring. KUNR's Lucia Starbuck spoke with him about his 15 years in Congress. In their wide-ranging conversation, they discussed immigration, health care, his view of the role, and his final plans. -
Nevada is receiving a historic level of funding for rural health under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. However, experts warn it won't be enough to offset looming Medicaid changes.
Lake Tahoe
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A nonprofit in the Tahoe Truckee region is turning science lessons into hip-hop performances, all in an effort to bring more arts education into local classrooms. -
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of Nevada, or NRCS, conducted a snow survey on Mar. 2 to assess the status of the region’s snowpack. -
Scientists from around the world gathered this week at the University of Nevada, Reno in Lake Tahoe to tackle a unique conservation challenge: how to protect the largest trout species on Earth.
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.
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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