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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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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. -
For three years now, Sacha Wells, an interpretive ranger for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, has made “Ground Squirrel High School” an annual summer exhibit. Last year’s theme was prom. This summer, it’s spirit week. -
President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” phases out tax credits for clean energy projects, slowing the addition of new power to the grid. Experts predict it could drive up energy costs, especially in parts of the Mountain West. -
The Forest Service's new chief recently published a letter that called for wildfires to be suppressed "as swiftly as possible." That may sound prudent to many, but it raised eyebrows among some who study fire policy. They worried that it may signal a return to aggressive suppression that has been linked to growing wildfire severity. -
Town leaders say the purchase will boost local economic development and will allow it to better support mountain ski employees.
En Español
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El gobernador republicano de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, rompió su propio récord de vetos establecido hace dos años. Esta vez vetó 87 proyectos de ley, incluyendo uno que exigía a los votantes presentar identificación. -
El gobernador de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, firmó dos leyes que penalizan ciertos tipos de pornografía generada por inteligencia artificial. -
El gobernador republicano de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, vetó un proyecto de ley que habría ampliado la licencia familiar remunerada para más trabajadores. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un trágico accidente de bote en el Lago Tahoe que dejó a ocho muertos. -
El Club de Niños y Niñas de Truckee Meadows se alegra en anunciar su nuevo camión de comida, que sirve pizza recién salida del horno. Está diseñado para que todos los adolescentes consiguen experiencia laboral real en un ambiente seguro y de apoyo.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada’s Attorney General has joined 11 others in suing to stop President Trump and his administration from imposing tariffs without Congressional action. -
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.
Lake Tahoe
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A global effort to protect freshwater fish made a stop in Lake Tahoe. -
This summer, visiting Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe will come with a new transportation option as part of an effort to protect people and the environment. -
The Kahle Drive Complete Street Project will improve public safety, expand multi-modal access and protect Lake Tahoe.
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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