In recent years, there have been a number of fast-moving, destructive wildfires in which residents had little or no warning to evacuate. Federal officials have new recommendations for how communities should prepare for such disasters.
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We are honored to announce one more way our community can protect KUNR’s future: A $50,000 challenge grant thanks to the generosity of the Greg Nelson Trust. That means over the next few weeks, you can double any gift made to KUNR Public Radio or KNCJ Nevada Classical and Jazz until we raise $50,000!
We are honored to announce one more way our community can protect KUNR’s future: A $50,000 challenge grant thanks to the generosity of the Greg Nelson Trust. That means over the next few weeks, you can double any gift made to KUNR Public Radio or KNCJ Nevada Classical and Jazz until we raise $50,000!
Recent News
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Nevada received a C+ in a national report on reproductive health care policy, while state lawmakers are presenting a number of bills aimed at increasing access.
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The Nevada Division of State Parks is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft Sand Harbor State Park master plan, which proposes several key improvements to the popular park.
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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto toured a Reno health facility on Wednesday. She discussed how health centers will be impacted by the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts and threats to Medicaid.
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The report finds that about one-third of species, including many in the Mountain West, are at high or moderate concern from a conservation perspective.
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Wildland firefighter advocates are celebrating the permanent pay raises included in a larger funding bill passed by Congress late last week.
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Dozens of people rallied on Tuesday morning in front of the legislative building in Carson City to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander lobbying days.
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Wyoming and 23 other states already have offices that boost the outdoor economy. Could Idaho join the bandwagon?

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En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un proyecto de ley que reduciría los costes de las recetas médicas para los diabéticos.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un proyecto de ley que facilitaría a los médicos inmigrantes tratar a pacientes en Nevada.
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El fiscal general de Nevada se ha unido a otros 11 estados en una demanda para frenar al presidente Trump y a su administración en su intento de imponer aranceles sin la aprobación del Congreso.
Nevada State Government
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Los jóvenes en el sistema de justicia juvenil en Nevada ahora pueden acceder a la atención de salud en virtud de Medicaid 30 días antes de ser liberados.
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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.
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Nevada lawmakers reintroduced a bill to lower prescription drug costs on Wednesday afternoon in Carson City. The legislation would adopt the prices negotiated by Medicare federally for everyone in the state, regardless of insurance.
Lake Tahoe
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Lake Tahoe Community College is a small, rural school near the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe. Each year it serves about 7,000 students from California…
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KUNR Today: Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake Tahoe, Forest Closures Dampen Outdoor ActivitiesHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake TahoeBy KUNR StaffCAL FIRE…
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Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.Favorable Weather Boost Containment On Caldor FireBy KUNR StaffBetter weather…
On Sunday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m., the reNEW String Quartet will bring a diverse and fascinating program to the University of Nevada, Reno's Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall.
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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