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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 Lucia Starbuck speaking with Republican Rick Shepherd.
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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. -
Salt lakes in the American West are shrinking — from Utah’s Great Salt Lake to smaller lakes scattered across the Great Basin. In her new book “Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History,” writer Caroline Tracey explores why these unusual landscapes matter, and what their decline reveals about humans’ impact on the environment.
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.
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Las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada y abuso sexual por parte del fallecido líder agrícola César Chávez han provocado la cancelación de los actos organizados
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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.
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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Tahoe Housing Hub recently launched a storytelling campaign called “Voices for Housing” with the goal of bringing visibility to stories often absent from public discussions. -
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.
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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