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’s treasurer is attributing a decrease in tourism to tariffs.
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Lawmakers have introduced AB 416, a bill aimed at safeguarding Nevadans’ access to materials in public libraries and ensuring the freedom to read and the freedom of library staff to manage library content without any political or ideological interference. The bill introduces criminal penalties for attempts to intimidate or harm others in relation to library materials in public schools, public libraries, library districts, and institutions of higher education.
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The bill would add certain street foods to the list of homemade food products that are sold and prepared outside of a commercial kitchen. The list includes corn on the cob, aguas frescas, or fresh cut fruit—street foods popular in Mexico and Latin America.
Lake Tahoe
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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.
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Inspectors at Lake Tahoe recently discovered a new aquatic invasive species on a boat before it launched, sparking regional concerns. Officials say the incident serves as a reminder that people across the Mountain West should be on alert.
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Wildfire season is just around the corner in the Lake Tahoe Basin. And for many mountain communities, preparing for fire has become a year-round effort. In Meyers, on the south shore of Tahoe, residents are teaming up to make their neighborhoods safer.
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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