Rob Schorr
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Colorado Natural Heritage Program
It would still be illegal to harm Mountain West species, such as jumping mice, migratory birds and desert tortoises, but their habitats may no longer be federally protected.
Lucia Starbuck
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KUNR Public Radio
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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Catholic Charities is adjusting the hours of four food pantries in the Reno area. The change, which took effect on March 10, will provide additional access to resources for clients. -
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. -
As the Trump administration tries to cut down on spending, some small biotech companies in the Mountain West are getting caught in the crosshairs. -
A U.S. senator looks to improve tribal water issues, Native healthcare scholarships, and missing or murdered Indigenous persons databases through legislation. -
The concern comes after Tina Jackson, who led the species’ recovery across 12 states–including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona–was fired as part of the Trump Administration’s federal workforce cuts. -
Edwin Martinez brings hispanic visual representation to UNR -
La reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una maestra de Reno que recibió un prestigioso galardón y un premio de 25.000 dólares, y más.
En Español
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En este episodio, informamos acerca de una nueva sala de musicoterapia en Renown, una campaña de recaudación de fondos para vendedores ambulantes, y más. -
Una organización sin fines de lucro que aboga por los inmigrantes latinos lanzó el martes una campaña de recaudación de fondos para vendedores ambulantes en Nevada. -
En este episodio, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las fechas del consulado móvil de Guatemala en Sparks, el recuento fallido de las primarias, una conferencia acerca de la crisis de vivienda y más.
Nevada State Government
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The wheels on the bus go round and round as a group of seniors made their way to Carson City on Thursday to lobby state legislators. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck hitched a ride. -
A small but vocal group protested outside the Atlantis Casino in Reno last Thursday. They held signs asking Congressman Mark Amodei to represent Nevadans as he took part in a panel discussion inside. -
Nevada’s Secretary of State, Francisco Aguilar, is launching what he calls an “active listening tour” to meet with all 28 of the state’s federally recognized tribal nations.
Lake Tahoe
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Released in June, the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan seeks to include and make the area more accessible for the Latino community. -
Nevada saw scorching temperatures during July, a month that set heat records worldwide. But the heat hasn’t stopped people from enjoying the outdoors--in fact, more hikers are using trails than ever before. -
Lawmakers, conservationists, and Lake Tahoe residents from both Nevada and California gathered at Kings Beach for the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit.
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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