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The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. If Congress agrees, local public stations — including KUNR Public Radio — could lose critical support immediately.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
Recent News
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More than $3 million to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe will go to local tribes and agencies. The funds will support existing and new projects. -
The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a nearly $1 billion loan to Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium project in Esmeralda County. The investment aims to bolster the U.S. supply of critical minerals but has sparked concerns among environmental groups. -
A national report shows Nevada has one of the highest percentages of moms with children under 18 serving in the state legislature. However, that number still doesn’t fully represent Nevada’s population. -
Medical resources are stretched in southern California amid the ongoing wildfires. Nurses from a large hospital system in our region are headed out to help alleviate the crunch. -
More than 30 states have Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plans, which are state-run programs backed by private insurers that offer coverage for high-risk properties. -
With the Nevada legislative session around the corner, Purple Politics Nevada host Lucia Starbuck spoke with lawmakers to understand their education, healthcare, housing, and environmental bills. -
In the Western U.S., extreme wildfires are damaging tribal lands. Climate change has only made the situation more dire. That’s why the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is working to reintroduce intentional, cultural fire. These are once-banned burning practices they use to restore the health of their forests and plants.
En Español
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En este episodio, informamos acerca del incendio Davis, la visita de Tim Walz a Reno y la Semana Latina de la Conservación. -
Este año, la Semana Latina de la Conservación se celebrará del 14 al 22 de septiembre a través de todo el país. -
Se acerca la temporada de gripe y Community Health Alliance ofrecerá vacunas contra la gripe estacional y el nuevo refuerzo COVID para proteger a los residentes y mantener sanas a las comunidades.
Nevada State Government
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds federal government’s authority to enforce deportations, including cases where local governments attempt to block operations; state leaders speak out as fears grow in immigrant communities with Trump’s second term near and vows of mass deportations. -
Thousands of mail-in ballots were not counted in Nevada in November. KUNR checked in with the Secretary of State to learn about why this happened. -
The Nevada Supreme Court certified the general election results on Tuesday morning in Carson City.
Lake Tahoe
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What’s next for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe? City places 45-day hold after Measure T rulingThe City of South Lake Tahoe is considering what’s next for vacation home rentals in residential areas. That’s after a court struck down Measure T, which had banned them. -
South Lake Tahoe is getting its first-ever Target store. -
This Fourth of July, Tahoe City might bring back fireworks after three years of using drones for the show.
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.
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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.
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