Researchers from UNR venture to the rainforests of Central and South America to unravel the mysteries of chemical ecology.
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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Young people are taking their learning outdoors due to grant funding approved by the Nevada legislature. It’s been transformative for some high school students.
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A U.S. District judge said it was “not hard to imagine” that some horses and burros went to slaughter in his ruling that led to the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to shut down the adoption program.
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New Mexico lawmakers have passed a bill to create an alert system for missing Indigenous people, a growing trend in the Mountain West region.
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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is proposing $200 million for attainable housing, including mortgage or rental assistance and eviction help, during the 2025 legislative session.
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The judges said the ranch could not deny access to federal public lands for lawful purposes and affirmed that corner crossing is not trespassing, as long as private land is not physically touched.
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is making new efforts to help solve Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases. Now, the federal agency is using forensic technology to help reunite the remains of Native Americans with their families and tribal nations.
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A new scientific analysis shows spring is getting warmer across the U.S. because of climate change. Some of the fastest-warming cities are in the Mountain West, threatening to shrink water supplies and increase wildfire risk.
En Español
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La ciudad de Reno y Salud Pública del Norte de Nevada (NNPH) organizaron un foro público sobre permisos de venta ambulante el 22 de febrero.
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La radio pública KUNR se enorgullece de anunciar el lanzamiento de Al Aire, el primer segmento de noticias en español de la emisora.
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El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe pondrá en marcha cambios radicales en su programa de transporte a partir del 20 de febrero.
Nevada State Government
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Homelessness has increased in rural Nevada according to the 2024 Rural Nevada Continuum of Care Point-in-Time Count.
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Starting January 1, baby and adult diapers will be exempt from sales tax in Nevada after Ballot Question 5 passed by more than 68%, according to results from the Secretary of State.
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Republican Congressman Mark Amodei retained his 2nd Congressional District seat by nearly 57 percent. That’s according to early results from the Nevada Secretary of State. AP called the race on election night.
Lake Tahoe
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What’s next for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe? City places 45-day hold after Measure T rulingThe City of South Lake Tahoe is considering what’s next for vacation home rentals in residential areas. That’s after a court struck down Measure T, which had banned them.
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South Lake Tahoe is getting its first-ever Target store.
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This Fourth of July, Tahoe City might bring back fireworks after three years of using drones for the show.
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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