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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.
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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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New interstate licensing agreements will enable health care providers to begin caring for patients sooner when they move to Nevada. -
Public radio and television stations in rural areas may soon be contending with big cuts. President Trump is expected to sign a so-called “rescissions” measure from Congress that will take back $1.1 billion in funds previously allocated to support the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps fund NPR, PBS and member stations. -
Signal boxes house the electronic equipment controlling traffic lights. But with the City of Reno and Sparks respective art programs, they have also become canvases for public art. -
The National Preparedness Level – or PL – system is a 1 to 5 scale that indicates how busy a season is. When determining the PL, officials consider fuel and weather conditions, current fire activity and the availability of resources throughout the country to respond. -
Lake Tahoe is getting warmer, rainier, and seeing less snow, according to the new State of the Lake report, released on Thursday by UC Davis researchers.
En Español
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En este episodio, informamos acerca de una demanda presentada por ocho estados para bloquear la orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump de poner fin a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento. -
En este episodio, informamos acerca de un mapa que muestra las zonas más calurosas de Reno-Sparks, el sistema de reserva de Sand Harbor State Park y más. -
Un nuevo proyecto cartográfico muestra cómo algunas zonas de Reno-Sparks atrapan más calor que otras. El esfuerzo de recopilación de datos proporciona a los miembros de la comunidad, legisladores y científicos mapas detallados de la isla de calor urbana de la región. -
¿Qué pueden hacer los legisladores estatales para proteger a los inmigrantes que viven en Nevada? El fiscal general del estado y el próximo líder del Caucus Legislativo Latino de Nevada han dado su opinión. -
Nevada State Government
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Family caregivers of minors with disabilities or chronic illnesses could start receiving reimbursement from Medicaid in Nevada. -
Organizations serving Nevada youth will be able to apply for outdoor education grants starting in August. Lawmakers just extended the program for a second round. -
The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest ruling on birthright citizenship is drawing sharp criticism from Nevada Assemblymemeber Cecelia Gonzalez who said this will only further family separation and undermine the economic growth immigrants provide.
Lake Tahoe
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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. -
A bill in the Nevada Legislature would limit the speed of watercraft on Lake Tahoe near the shoreline. -
A bill in the California legislature would allow hunters to use trained dogs to pursue bears in certain parts of the state. Supporters say it’s a necessary tool for managing bear populations. But opponents, including those in Lake Tahoe, call it cruel and unnecessary.
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
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