Most stories do not begin with a journalist. People like you notice and ask questions.
KUNR and NPR are here to listen, to ask more questions, and to take your curiosity further. That’s why we’re asking three-letter questions — The seed of every story: Who. How. Why. — throughout the month of June.
Stay tuned for upcoming prompts!
About KUNR
As Northern Nevada’s trusted public radio station, KUNR has been connecting our local community since 1963. We’re part of the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. We also operate KNCC in Elko and KNCJ, Nevada Classical and Jazz.
As an NPR member station since 1981, we bring you trusted national programs and award-winning local news, from NPR’s Morning Edition to KUNR’s Purple Politics Nevada. Our newsroom’s excellence has been recognized by the Associated Press, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and other leading organizations.
KNCC Elko has been on the air since 1992, and we launched KNCJ Nevada Classical and Jazz in 2016 — delivering 24/7 music and local favorites like Saturday Night Jazz and Wednesday Evening Classics to enrich our cultural landscape.
In 2018, we joined the Reynolds School of Journalism not just to deepen our commitment to quality reporting and digital storytelling, but also to take an active role in teaching the next generation of journalists. We’re also a proud partner in the Mountain West News Bureau, an NPR regional hub that allows us to produce and share stories from across our region.
At KUNR, public service drives everything we do. We’re grateful to our listeners, members, and supporters — your generosity sustains our mission and keeps our local community connected.
KUNR Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission is to connect and strengthen our community through providing the public with trusted local news and engaging stories and making meaningful connections.
Our vision is to be an inclusive hub for enriching content and genuine community connection.
We’re guided by these core values:
- Pursuing excellence in everything we do
- Acting with integrity
- Embracing diversity and respecting all cultures and identities
- Serving the public with dedication
- Fostering innovation and collaborating with our community
KUNR Community Representation Statement
At KUNR, we’re committed to building a team that reflects our vibrant community and ensures everyone feels respected and supported. We believe our strength comes from our team’s diverse backgrounds and unique stories. Our staff, volunteers, and interns reflect our local community. We’re expanding our journalism to better tell the stories of Northern Nevada’s tribal, Hispanic, and Latino communities.
KUNR is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming people from all walks of life. We partner with the University of Nevada, Reno to reach a wide range of talented candidates. Our goals include:
- Sharing job openings widely
- Welcoming diverse voices
- Recruiting and supporting inclusively
- Treating everyone fairly
- Building inclusive leadership
- Encouraging new talent through outreach
We value everyone’s contributions and are proud of our increasingly diverse team. We’re excited to keep expanding our local Spanish-language and community-focused coverage.
*To see a full list of our annual trainings and recruitment sources, view our EEO Public File Report.