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This past July, a federal judge paused the proposed land sale of Anaconda Mine from the Bureau of Land Management to the Atlantic Ritchfield Company. Prayer Horse Inc. and Taboosi Dikudu No’obatu Numma Cooperative hosted a prayer run in Yerington recently to bring public awareness to the mine ahead of an upcoming court date.
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KUNR’s 2026 Election Coverage
Nevada Election Results
Get the latest on Nevada's U.S. House and gubernatorial races, explore quick links to local race results, and more.
Washoe County celebrates smooth voting process in high turnout midterm
All vote centers in Northern Nevada’s most populous county close ahead of Clark County.
Young Nevada voters wait hours in line, decide on abortion rights
At the Joe Crowley Student Union at the University of Nevada, Reno, young voters weighed in on a range of issues, including abortion.
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Voters turned out in large numbers at Washoe County’s main elections office, with different reasons for casting their ballots in person. -
Current forecasts often give warnings about hailstorms 30 minutes in advance. Researchers at Colorado State University say their models may be able to lead to alerts hours or days ahead of time. -
It's not too late to immerse yourself in the spooky season. KUNR's Lupe Alvarez visits Andelin Farm and speaks with a social psychologist to learn the difference between being scared and being creeped out.
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An eagle that was released into the wild from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary died from lead poisoning in Colorado. Lead ammunition is one of several man-made threats facing eagles. -
A former deputy running to replace longtime Sheriff Ken Furlong said he distanced himself after learning one of his friends was convicted of child sexual abuse.
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Mountain West 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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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.
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Una encuesta reciente muestra que la mayoría de los votantes está preocupada por la interferencia electoral. Sin embargo, las autoridades aseguran que el proceso será transparente y justo. -
Para Rose Barber, lograr que los jóvenes se involucren en la política comienza por hacerles sentir que tienen un espacio en ella. -
La pregunta 1 de la boleta electoral del condado de Washoe plantea a los votantes si los propietarios de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos deberían pagar una tarifa anual para ayudar a compensar la pérdida de ingresos provenientes del impuesto a la gasolina. Si se aprueba, la propuesta, que no es vinculante, se presentará como proyecto de ley durante la sesión legislativa estatal de 2027.
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