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With federal funding eliminated, this is the fundraiser that will define the station’s path forward. We’re looking to listeners and readers like you to help us become 100% community supported.
Plus, your donation will go twice as far thanks to a generous $60,000 matching grant from the Greg Nelson Trust and other KUNR supporters. 🩷
Start a $20 monthly donation today ➡️
What impacts do immigrants have on our economy and culture? How diverse is Nevada’s immigrant community? What are the rules about immigrating to this country? Join KUNR and Sierra Nevada Forums on March 11 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King St. in Carson City, at 6 p.m.
Recent News
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The U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies in November of last year. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the penny’s low purchasing power and high cost of production led to the decision. -
Steve Pearce, a former Republican congressman from New Mexico, would next need to clear a vote in the full Senate in the coming weeks to be confirmed. -
The Utah congressional delegation introduced a resolution to undo the Biden-era management plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, employing a rarely used law that's never before been used to target a national monument. -
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, have received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to study an unlikely candidate for future fuels: cactus pear. -
A wind advisory will remain in effect for most of western and northern Nevada until tomorrow night as we wait for the cold front to bring in rain and snow
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. -
El Consulado de Guatemala en Las Vegas, que abrió sus puertas en julio, anunció sus primeras visitas de consulado móvil al norte de Nevada, con el objetivo de acercar sus servicios a miles de guatemaltecos que viven fuera del área de Las Vegas.
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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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. -
In the Truckee and North Tahoe region, local leaders are opening the area’s first year-round shelter for single adults experiencing homelessness, but they stress it’s only one part of a larger effort to reduce homelessness across the mountain community.
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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