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Wildfires have grown in size in recent decades – but they still pale in comparison to centuries pastIn recent decades, wildfires have gotten larger and more intense, and community-destroying blazes are an increasingly common occurrence. But new research looking at centuries of wildfires shows that compared with fires in the 19th and earlier centuries, today’s blazes pale in comparison – at least in terms of size.
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There have been more than several AI-related bills introduced in the Nevada Legislature. We talk about what they are, what they entail, and how they could affect Nevada, as well as the conflict and balance between innovation and regulation for AI.
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Lawmakers recently heard AB460, a bill aimed at preventing children from being left in legal uncertainty if their parents are unexpectedly detained by immigration and have not established any guardianship safeguards.
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The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has approved two planning grants totaling $590,000 to enhance beach access and recreation at Lake Tahoe.
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Twenty-five residents from Incline Village and Crystal Bay will be selected to participate in a five-week leadership program.
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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.
En Español
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En este episodio, informamos acerca de ofertas de empleo para la primera tienda de El Super en Reno, la renovación de la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Sun Valley y más
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Una iglesia católica de Sun Valley completó recientemente su tan esperada renovación. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe atrae a miles de fieles hispanos.
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En este episodio, informamos acerca de solicitudes para actualizar firmas de los votantes de Nevada, una feria familiar de la salud y más.
Nevada State Government
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Lawmakers in Nevada are considering a proposal to designate July as Muslim American Heritage Month, a move aimed at celebrating a growing and diverse faith community in what is now the third most diverse state in the country.
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Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill to designate July as Muslim American Heritage Month, aiming to celebrate cultural contributions and counter discrimination through statewide recognition.
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El secretario de Estado de Nevada, Francisco Aguilar, realizará lo que ha definido como “una gira de escucha activa” para reunirse con las 28 naciones tribales reconocidas por el Estado, con el objetivo de estrechar relaciones, aumentar la representación de sus miembros, y asegurar acceso a servicios gubernamentales.
Lake Tahoe
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An American White Pelican is roosting after a 20-person team rescued him from an icy pond in Truckee.
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University of Nevada Reno researchers recently published research about bear den selection in Nevada.
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a massive development of the Village at Palisades on Nov. 19, despite community opposition.
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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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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