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Researchers from UNR venture to the rainforests of Central and South America to unravel the mysteries of chemical ecology.
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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.
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The House recently passed legislation to require people to prove they are U.S. citizens when they register to vote. Native American groups, however, argue the proposal, if signed into law, would make it difficult for tribal members. -
This Saturday, Earth Day celebrations will take place across the Reno-Tahoe region, with events focused on sustainability and education. -
Nevada’s state lawmakers meet every two years for four months to work out a two-year budget. They sift through hundreds of bills. Some of those bills get heard, others don’t even get lip service. -
A recent study looked at undergraduate and graduate college math programs that prepare elementary school teachers and how much instructional time is devoted to teaching basic concepts and how to teach math. Only 1 in 8 programs met certain recommended minimums. -
Environmentalists say this analysis is critical to paint a full picture of climate and health impacts, but industry reps say it’s not necessary. -
New research shows high levels of a toxic byproduct linked to cancer and other health problems polluting drinking water across the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. One of the main causes is manure runoff from livestock farms. -
A federal funding freeze for refugee resettlement programs is disrupting services across the country, including here in northern Nevada. The Northern Nevada International Center has been forced to reduce staff, and is struggling to keep up with the needs of local refugees.
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Un proyecto de ley legitimaría y establecería requisitos para los vendedores ambulantes. -
ACTUALIZACIÓN: La visita del Consulado de México en Las Vegas a Reno en febrero ha sido cancelada debido a las condiciones climatológicas. El próximo consulado móvil será el 25 y 26 de marzo. Este artículo analiza los servicios prestados a los residentes del norte de Nevada con el consulado móvil. -
Ocho legisladores estatales del Grupo Legislativo Latino de Nevada delinearon sus objetivos justo antes del inicio de la Sesión Legislativa de Nevada el lunes.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford visited Reno clinics to warn that proposed Medicaid cuts could threaten care for thousands, with clinics like Northern Nevada HOPES already seeing impacts. -
The Nevada Senate has passed a bill aimed at reducing plastic pollution around Lake Tahoe. -
Nevada lawmakers concluded their business around 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Carson City after meeting another major deadline and passing suicide prevention, price gouging, and sex education legislation. It was the final day for bills to pass out of their first house of origin.
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KUNR Today: Nevada approves monoclonal COVID-19 treatment funds, Hospital expanding in Carson ValleyHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.Nevada approves $30 million for monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19By… -
Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.Sparks seeing record high prices for single-family homesBy Noah… -
Business Beat: Footwear brand opening logistics center in Fernley, Sparks home prices set new recordHere’s the latest business news from around Northern Nevada, with Business Beat from the Northern Nevada Business Weekly.BEARPAW looks to Fernley for new…
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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.
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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