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At the formal request of President Trump, the House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a bill that would strip away $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media — funding that was signed into law and that more than 1,500 stations across the country, including KUNR Public Radio, rely on.
This is a critical moment. Keep KUNR strong and independent, no matter what happens in Washington, by making an emergency donation today at KUNR.com/make-a-gift or consider increasing your sustaining membership by calling KUNR at (775) 327-5867.
Click here to learn what federal funding means for this vital public service.
This is a critical moment. Keep KUNR strong and independent, no matter what happens in Washington, by making an emergency donation today at KUNR.com/make-a-gift or consider increasing your sustaining membership by calling KUNR at (775) 327-5867.
Click here to learn what federal funding means for this vital public service.
Lucia Starbuck
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KUNR Public Radio
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En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca del fin de la sesión Legislativa de Nevada de 2025, algas tóxicas en el Lago Tahoe y más. -
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Nevada State Government
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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill intended to protect students and their families from immigration enforcement on school grounds. Some advocacy groups are unhappy with his decision.
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Lake Tahoe
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Wildfire season is just around the corner in the Lake Tahoe Basin. And for many mountain communities, preparing for fire has become a year-round effort. In Meyers, on the south shore of Tahoe, residents are teaming up to make their neighborhoods safer. -
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Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck follows Nevada politics and the 2025 state legislative session. 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.
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.
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