Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Explore recent stories from the KUNR newsroom and regional partners related to the 2024 elections.
Learn about candidates, ballot measures, and more through this election guide by The Nevada Independent, a media partner of KUNR.
Recent News
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Winter is coming. But how much snow will it bring? Federal forecasters recently released their outlook for the season, and projections for the Mountain West are all over the map.
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Renown Health has made a groundbreaking move in northern Nevada with the opening of the region's first kidney transplant institute. The facility brings life-changing care close to home for patients.
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A national nonprofit is offering bilingual resources to combat misinformation.
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Churches are allowed to host political events and speak about issues – they just can’t endorse candidates. But a new investigation by KUNR found at least one local faith leader appears to be stepping over that line.
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A couple of hundred people gathered on the University of Nevada, Reno’s campus on Sunday for a dance party to the polls.
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck follows Nevada politics and the 2024 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.
NPR News
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Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other.
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Older homes are the only ones many Americans can afford, but they are costly to fix and maintain, especially for seniors. A patchwork of programs to help are underfunded and have years-long waitlists.
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At an Arizona tribal school, it's a fierce campaign to pick the top school lunch, as students learn about making their voice count
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One hub for rumors and conspiracies about voting is X, the social media site once known as Twitter. There, users are floating unverified and false claims about voting that can quickly go viral.
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In parts of the U.S., more than half of pregnant women facing severe addiction are also exposed toxic to the toxic animal tranquilizer xylazine, a threat to them, their fetuses and newborns.
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With five days left until Election Day, the candidates are making a last-minute pitch to Latino voters in Arizona and Nevada — talking about border security, one of the biggest issues for the campaign.
KUNR Public Radio and StoryCorps are partnering on One Small Step — an effort to remind the country of the humanity in all of us — even those with whom we disagree.
Northern Nevadans and Eastern Californians: Be part of the solution and help bring our community together, one conversation at a time.
Northern Nevadans and Eastern Californians: Be part of the solution and help bring our community together, one conversation at a time.
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.
Al Aire has a new on-air schedule!
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. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Al Aire has a new on-air schedule!
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. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
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Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
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