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With Earth Day’s recent passing, communities came together to focus on what they can do to help the planet. But several groups in the Reno-Tahoe area make it their year-round mission to reduce environmental impact. Here are some of the dynamic ways different organizations are caring for the planet.
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Crazy Custom Classics is run by George Luna, who founded the Viejitos Car Club – which has chapters around the world.
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In her second State of Education address as Washoe County School District superintendent, Susan Enfield shared sobering test score data and a new strategic plan to improve it.
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The Reno-Tahoe International Airport Fire Department has added a new vehicle, called the Panther, to its ranks.
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If you were in North Reno on Thursday morning, you might’ve seen dozens of hot air balloons rise in the sky. It was a preview to The Great Reno Balloon Race that runs through Sept. 8-10 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. And if you spotted the wildfire prevention mascot Smokey Bear, KUNR's Lucia Starbuck was aboard.
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Nevada’s governor is threatening to veto the state’s budget. What does that mean?
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Purple Politics Nevada is KUNR’s weekly show about the Nevada Legislative Session. In this week’s episode, host Lucia Starbuck speaks with two state lawmakers about bills to limit firearm access for people under 21 and restrict access for people convicted of a hate crime, as well as prohibit guns near election sites.
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KUNR held its second Pints and Purple Politics event on Wednesday at IMBĪB Custom Brews in Sparks. Purple Politics Nevada host Lucia Starbuck moderated the conversation with three state lawmakers who represent the Reno-Sparks area. This week’s episode highlights what everyone had to say.
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UNR’s very own student radio can be a powerful platform that has the potential to help local artists grow their own audiences further.
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Purple Politics Nevada is KUNR’s weekly show about the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session. In this week’s episode, host Lucia Starbuck checks in with two journalists about bills to allow physician-assisted death and solidify protections for transgender community members. Editor’s note: This episode involves discussions of suicide, which may be upsetting for some.
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Harris’ appearance at the University of Nevada, Reno came as Supreme Court justices weighed whether to support a lower court ruling to revoke approval of a common drug used for medication abortion.