Desert Research Institute
Microplastic concentrations in Nevada’s Truckee River increased nearly tenfold during spring runoff, according to new research that offers a glimpse into how plastic pollution moves through some western waterways.
Hear from Nevada candidates Oct. 7-14 🎤
Join us for a series of free Nevada candidate forums in Carson City this month. This is your chance to hear from those running for Congress, governor, state legislature, and more.
Save the dates and learn more about each event:
- • Oct. 7: Congressional and State Legislature Candidate Forum
- • Oct. 8: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
- • Oct. 12: State Office Candidate Forum
- • Oct. 14: Secretary of State and Carson City Candidate Forum
This event series is co-sponsored by KUNR Public Radio, Sierra Nevada Forums, the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, the American Association of University Women Capital Branch, and the Nevada Appeal.
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Bull Fire grows to over 1,100 acres west of Reno; evacuation orders and warnings in place near VerdiThe fire exploded in size from about 150 acres in just a few hours. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
Sierra Nevada meadows may cover a relatively small portion of the landscape, but scientists say they play an important role in supporting wildlife, storing water and maintaining biodiversity. -
Hunters and hikers were among almost 133,000 people opposing potential changes to the Travel Management Rule in national forests. Snowmobile groups were in the minority. -
A bill — known as the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act — was recently introduced in both chambers of Congress, and enjoys bipartisan support.
Join KNCJ for quarterly concerts and conversation at Hall Recital Hall on the UNR campus.
Mountain West 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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Arts on the Airwaves
Tune in with host Chris Morrison on Mondays for a glimpse into Northern Nevada's vibrant artistic community, highlighting upcoming events.
Al Aire con KUNR
Escucha Al Aire los viernes y domingos con la reportera María Palma, quien comparte un resumen de las noticias de la semana.
Purple Politics Nevada
Join host Lucia Starbuck monthly, featuring voices driving the 2026 election. Stream the latest episodes now.
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En Español
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Muchos residentes de Reno nunca recibieron alertas durante el incendio forestal Hawk. Expertos y funcionarios públicos señalan problemas con el software y deficiencias en la infraestructura pública como posibles causas. -
El candidato demócrata a gobernador Aaron Ford habló sobre su agenda para los centros de datos en Purple Politics Nevada, transmitido en vivo el viernes por la mañana. Lucia Starbuck, de KUNR, conversó con él en una entrevista ampliada para conocer más sobre las medidas de protección que propone para los centros de datos y la inteligencia artificial en general. -
Algunos residentes de Reno afectados por el incendio forestal Hawk dicen que las barreras del idioma y el acceso limitado a información de emergencia hicieron más difícil entender las alertas de evacuación y encontrar ayuda después del incendio.
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