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Most of the states in our region have at least one county that violates the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Ambient Air Quality Standard, with the most problematic issues involving particulates in the air and heat.
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The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. If Congress agrees, local public stations — including KUNR Public Radio — could lose critical support immediately.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
Recent News
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Multiple election-related bills are moving through the Nevada legislative session to protect candidates and voters and collect more ballots before Election Day for quicker results. -
A new scientific analysis shows the U.S. is generating more electricity from wind and solar than ever before, and several states in the Mountain West are helping lead the charge. However, the future growth of wind and solar is uncertain. -
Nevada's long-dormant law requiring minors to give parental notification before undergoing an abortion will go into effect April 30, after a federal judge lifted an injunction that prevented the law from ever being enforced. -
Latino communities from across Nevada gathered at the state Capitol for Latino Lobby Day to celebrate culture and advocate for legislation impacting immigration, education, labor, and the environment. -
Since a new law shuttered the state’s only procedural abortion clinic, its patients were referred to Colorado, Utah and Montana. -
Los jóvenes en el sistema de justicia juvenil en Nevada ahora pueden acceder a la atención de salud en virtud de Medicaid 30 días antes de ser liberados. -
A Northern Nevada lawmaker is advocating to expand paid family and medical leave to more workers in the state. The bill was introduced in Carson City on Monday.
En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de cuáles legislaciones pasaron a la próxima etapa, líderes católicos locales reaccionan a la muerte del Papa Francisco. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una legislación que haría más fácil deshacerse de los vehículos abandonados de la propiedad pública y privada.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de la REAL ID, los recortes federales para Nevada Humanities y más.
Nevada State Government
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The Nevada Secretary of State has several bills related to elections, AI, and child care. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke to him to learn more about his legislation and moving up election deadlines. -
The Nevada Secretary of State’s office is bringing back legislation to help victims of fraud recoup some of their losses. -
A national report shows Nevada has one of the highest percentages of moms with children under 18 serving in the state legislature. However, that number still doesn’t fully represent Nevada’s population.
Lake Tahoe
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Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.New Name, New Era For Famous Tahoe Ski ResortBy Noah GlickAn iconic ski… -
KUNR Today: WCSD On The Hook For $20M Tax Repayment, New Nev. Driver’s Licenses Cause Issues For TSAHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.WCSD Lawsuit Dismissed, On The Hook For $20M Tax RepaymentBy KUNR StaffThe… -
Lake Tahoe Community College is a small, rural school near the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe. Each year it serves about 7,000 students from California…
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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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.
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