A new study shows climate change is melting glaciers and permafrost in the Mountain West. Researchers say this can trigger the production of toxic mercury in mountain wetlands, posing risks to water supplies and wildlife.
Public media stations — including KUNR — are at risk of losing critical federal funding, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our listeners and community for speaking up on behalf of the station and public media ecosystem, as well as contributing to our financial future.
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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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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.
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Immigrants without legal status make up a large part of the workers in several industries and have a combined household income of almost $27 billion dollars in the Mountain West. The consequences could be dire if those workers were sent out of the country.
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Support from 34 states is needed to hold a convention around limiting federal powers. Nineteen have already signed on, with six more up in the air.
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KUNR's Lucia Starbuck and KNPR's Paul Boger appeared on KNPR's State of Nevada on Jan. 16 to discuss Gov. Joe Lombardo's State of the State address, which they covered Wednesday night.
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Nevada State Parks has announced that starting April 15, day-use reservations will be required at Sand Harbor State Park in Lake Tahoe.
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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.
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A new mapping project reveals how some neighborhoods in Reno-Sparks stay much hotter than others. The data collection effort provides detailed maps of the region's urban heat island.

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En Español
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En este episodio, informamos acerca de solicitudes para actualizar firmas de los votantes de Nevada, una feria familiar de la salud y más.
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En este episodio, informamos acerca del arresto de dos estudiantes de WCSD, aumento de la tarifa básica de NV Energy y más.
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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.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has asked for a total of $60 million to support health care providers in underserved areas in his health bill.
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Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for immigrant doctors to care for patients in the state.
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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.
Lake Tahoe
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A group of Nevada and California elected officials, tribal leaders, and representatives from public and private entities are in Washington, D.C. to urge the extension of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2016.
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Learn how man's best friend is helping keep the mountains of the Tahoe region a safer place.
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A runaway floating dock spilled tiny Styrofoam beads onto two Incline Village beaches.
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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