Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Facebook page
At the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony evacuation shelter, tribal members find refuge and community as the Bug and Stallion fires continue to burn.
Jesse Juchtzer
/
DRI Science
Inspired by NPR’s For Your Right To Be Curious initiative and to continue the conversation prompted by Our Nevada Stories, KUNR wants to hear about your unique experiences as a Nevadan and our changing state.
Whether you have roots spanning generations or relocated to the heart of the golden west, what led you to Nevada and/or motivates you to stay?
Whether you have roots spanning generations or relocated to the heart of the golden west, what led you to Nevada and/or motivates you to stay?
Recent News
-
Friends and family are sharing what they’ll miss about Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott. Their deaths have also further shaken the wildland fire community, which has lost a number of firefighters during the intense and ongoing season. -
Conservationists worry that a Trump Administration review of land management rules could threaten these wild places. Here's how to weigh in through public comment portals. -
New technology and traditional practices could help Indigenous people address anxiety, substance useStudy demonstrates reduced use of alcohol and marijuana among Indigenous people -
As the Bug and Stallion fires rage on, officials held a community meeting at O’Brien Middle School to answer pressing questions. Most attendees watched the meeting through the fires’ Facebook page, but a few evacuees attended in person. -
Residents who have lost their home due to the ongoing fires, including the Bug Fire, will start being notified by Washoe County damage assessment officials on Wednesday evening, said Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Chief Richard Edwards.
Mountain West News
Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
As heard on KUNR FM
Arts on the Airwaves
Tune in with host Chris Morrison on Mondays for a glimpse into Northern Nevada's vibrant artistic community, highlighting upcoming events.
Al Aire con KUNR
Escucha Al Aire los viernes y domingos con la reportera María Palma, quien comparte un resumen de las noticias de la semana.
Purple Politics Nevada
Join host Lucia Starbuck monthly, featuring voices driving the 2026 election. Stream the latest episodes now.
Explore KUNR FM programming ➡️
En Español
-
Varias veces a la semana, Madeline Boliver se pone al volante de un camión refrigerado y recorre supermercados de Truckee para recoger alimentos que, de otro modo, terminarían en la basura. -
Los concejos municipales de Sparks y Reno aprobaron el 29 de julio un acuerdo interlocal entre sus departamentos de bomberos. A partir de ahora, ambas agencias compartirán el mismo jefe de bomberos. -
Un juez federal ordenó suspender temporalmente una venta de tierras prevista en Yerington mientras se resuelve en los tribunales una demanda que busca bloquearla permanentemente.
With a simple command, you can listen to KUNR FM from the comfort of your home or on the go:
Ask Alexa or Siri to “play KUNR” on your smart speaker.
Ask Alexa or Siri to “play KUNR” on your smart speaker.
