The Hawk Fire burning near Reno has scorched more than 15,000 acres and remains at 27% containment. At least 5,000 people still remain in the evacuation zones. View the latest evacuation zones, traffic updates, and more on PerimeterMap.com.
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Learn about the role of immigrants, underpaid care workers, and family caregivers in this limited series by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck.
Recent News
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This comes after the U.S. Department of the Interior reportedly restricted staff from telling the public about deaths or injuries in national parks. -
Along the 25–hundred miles of the “Mother Road” from Chicago to Los Angeles, communities are celebrating her centennial with food, music… and vintage cars. -
The Lake Tahoe Summit brought together lawmakers, tribal leaders and environmental officials from California and Nevada at Sand Harbor State Park. -
The three countries have a years-long practice of sharing wildfire resources during each other's often intense seasons, which mostly don't overlap. -
Organizers hope to raise awareness of expanded police surveillance amid growing backlash against Automatic License Plate Readers.
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.
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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En Español
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A medida que la población de Nevada envejece, la demanda de cuidadores se ha disparado ya que más personas permanecen en sus hogares. La segunda entrega de nuestra serie, “Un trabajo poco valorado: Los cuidadores de Nevada”, examina una barrera histórica que sigue dificultando el desarrollo de esta fuerza laboral: los bajos salarios. -
Los inmigrantes son una parte fundamental de la fuerza laboral que cuida a personas en sus hogares. La primera entrega de la serie de KUNR, “Un trabajo poco valorado: Los cuidadores de Nevada”, analiza la importancia de los trabajadores inmigrantes para los habitantes de Nevada a medida que envejecen, en medio de un endurecimiento de las medidas de control migratorio. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana.
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