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Spring heat waves could mean increased fire danger and more strain on water supplies.
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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!
Recent News
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Record numbers of visitors came to national parks last year, and many of those sites were in the Mountain West. But staffing cuts and potential reductions have some advocates worried for the future. -
Wyoming is the latest state to let electric companies off the hook if they create a wildfire mitigation plan. But homeowners can still sue if utilities fail to follow those plans. -
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.
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En Español
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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. -
En este episodio, consejos para escapar del calor extremo, se retrasaron los resultados de tres contiendas primarias, y más. -
En este episodio, un robot recoge basura en una playa de Tahoe con ayuda de la comunidad y más.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that would lower prescription costs for people with diabetes. -
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has asked for a total of $60 million to support health care providers in underserved areas in his health bill. -
Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for immigrant doctors to care for patients in the state.
Lake Tahoe
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Climate change is putting pressure on trails, bridges and roads across the West. The Mountain West News Bureau spoke this week with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about federal efforts to help address the issue. -
The League to Save Lake Tahoe released data from 11 years of 4th of July beach cleanups last week. The data reveals significant improvements in the amount of trash found this year. -
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency runs several projects to combat invasive species threatening the lakeThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has several projects in place to manage invasive species in Lake Tahoe. These species can disrupt the natural ecosystems and diminish lake clarity.
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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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