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.
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.
Recent News
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A global effort to protect freshwater fish made a stop in Lake Tahoe.
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According to the American Cancer Society, there is 1 in 8 chance a woman will develop breast cancer. The mammovan travels across Nevada all year long to give women easier access to breast cancer screenings.
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Federal investigators are sharing more details about what led to the deadly capsizing of a boat on Lake Tahoe last month that killed eight people.
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the boat accident during a sudden June storm, the two survivors were using flotation devices when rescued.
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Seven new historical markers were added primarily in the downtown area.
En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de más detalles sobre el accidente de bote ocurrido el mes pasado en el lago Tahoe.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca la líder de la mayoría del Senado de Nevada, Nicole Cannizzaro, que se presentará como candidata a fiscal general de Nevada en 2026.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un nuevo grupo de apoyo para hombres latinos en el norte del Lago Tahoe.
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Artown celebra su 30 aniversario con estatuas gigantes de animales espirituales de México. La exhibición al aire libre se basa en figuras talladas en madera que se expondrán en la antigua oficina de correos.
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El gobernador de Nevada vetó un proyecto de ley presentado por el fiscal general que buscaba prohibir la manipulación de precios de bienes esenciales.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada lawmakers concluded their business around 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Carson City after meeting another major deadline and passing suicide prevention, price gouging, and sex education legislation. It was the final day for bills to pass out of their first house of origin.
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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.
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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.
Lake Tahoe
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A bill that would’ve banned the sale of small plastic water bottles on Nevada’s side of Lake Tahoe didn’t move forward this legislative session. Supporters say they’re disappointed, but they plan to try again.
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A major expansion at Incline High School is now complete. The new, three-story building is packed with modern features designed to enhance learning, safety, and student engagement.
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The City of South Lake Tahoe is launching a major round of improvements. Over $120 million will go toward 39 capital projects starting this summer.
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.
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.
NPR News
Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
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