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Every Tuesday evening, Family Soup Mutual Aid sets up at the Believe Plaza to distribute supplies. However, due to Rollin’ Reno, the group has less room to work.
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In an unprecedented move, the U.S. House voted to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
This action rescinds $1.1 billion in federal funding that had already been approved by Congress and committed to more than 1,500 public media stations across the country, including KUNR Public Radio.
This is a critical moment for public media, including right here in Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra region.
This action rescinds $1.1 billion in federal funding that had already been approved by Congress and committed to more than 1,500 public media stations across the country, including KUNR Public Radio.
This is a critical moment for public media, including right here in Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra region.
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Scientists and officials say they need to figure out why the famed alpine lake isn't improving despite decades and billions of dollars in efforts. Clarity last year was about 40 feet worse than in the late 1960s. Runoff from roads and air pollution are leading causes. -
President Trump has signed an executive order on wildfire policy, which seeks to speed responses to wildfires and address what it calls “reckless mismanagement.” -
Proponents say the land would be used for much-needed housing, but environmental groups say eligible areas could include those treasured by communities in the Mountain West. -
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo approved Senate Bill 421 which is aimed to increase voter turnout in Nevada's Indigenous communities. The new law will allow tribes to run their own polling locations with the help of the Secretary of State's office. -
AB 44 would have specifically criminalized businesses from manipulatively increasing the cost of housing, medicine, and food, among other things, outside of regular supply and demand.
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El gobernador republicano de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, rompió su propio récord de vetos establecido hace dos años. Esta vez vetó 87 proyectos de ley, incluyendo uno que exigía a los votantes presentar identificación. -
El gobernador de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, firmó dos leyes que penalizan ciertos tipos de pornografía generada por inteligencia artificial. -
El gobernador republicano de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, vetó un proyecto de ley que habría ampliado la licencia familiar remunerada para más trabajadores. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un trágico accidente de bote en el Lago Tahoe que dejó a ocho muertos. -
El Club de Niños y Niñas de Truckee Meadows se alegra en anunciar su nuevo camión de comida, que sirve pizza recién salida del horno. Está diseñado para que todos los adolescentes consiguen experiencia laboral real en un ambiente seguro y de apoyo.
Nevada State Government
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Family caregivers of minors with disabilities or chronic illnesses could start receiving reimbursement from Medicaid in Nevada. -
New interstate licensing agreements will enable health care providers to begin caring for patients sooner when they move to Nevada. -
Organizations serving Nevada youth will be able to apply for outdoor education grants starting in August. Lawmakers just extended the program for a second round.
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University of Nevada Reno researchers recently published research about bear den selection in Nevada. -
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a massive development of the Village at Palisades on Nov. 19, despite community opposition. -
As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., a new study using AI technology shows that evacuating a major tourist area in the Mountain West could take more than three times longer than local experts thought.
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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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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