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The wheels on the bus go round and round as a group of seniors made their way to Carson City on Thursday to lobby state legislators. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck hitched a ride.
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Recent News
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The proposal would give each park superintendent the authority to decide where micromobility devices can go. Some public lands groups worry they'll be permitted in environmentally-sensitive areas. -
Multiple election-related bills are moving through the Nevada legislative session to protect candidates and voters and collect more ballots before Election Day for quicker results. -
A new scientific analysis shows the U.S. is generating more electricity from wind and solar than ever before, and several states in the Mountain West are helping lead the charge. However, the future growth of wind and solar is uncertain. -
Nevada's long-dormant law requiring minors to give parental notification before undergoing an abortion will go into effect April 30, after a federal judge lifted an injunction that prevented the law from ever being enforced. -
Latino communities from across Nevada gathered at the state Capitol for Latino Lobby Day to celebrate culture and advocate for legislation impacting immigration, education, labor, and the environment. -
Since a new law shuttered the state’s only procedural abortion clinic, its patients were referred to Colorado, Utah and Montana. -
Los jóvenes en el sistema de justicia juvenil en Nevada ahora pueden acceder a la atención de salud en virtud de Medicaid 30 días antes de ser liberados.
En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una posible actualización a la normativa sobre venta ambulante de alimentos para reducir los obstáculos a determinados vendedores. -
A Northern Nevada lawmaker is advocating to expand paid family and medical leave to more workers in the state. The bill was introduced in Carson City on Monday. -
Nevada lawmakers reintroduced a bill to lower prescription drug costs on Wednesday afternoon in Carson City. The legislation would adopt the prices negotiated by Medicare federally for everyone in the state, regardless of insurance.
Nevada State Government
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A small but vocal group protested outside the Atlantis Casino in Reno last Thursday. They held signs asking Congressman Mark Amodei to represent Nevadans as he took part in a panel discussion inside. -
Nevada’s Secretary of State, Francisco Aguilar, is launching what he calls an “active listening tour” to meet with all 28 of the state’s federally recognized tribal nations. -
Nearly 300 Nevada bills died without a vote after missing a key deadline, stalling reforms on health care, criminal justice, and more. Explore the full list in our interactive chart.
Lake Tahoe
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KUNR Today: Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake Tahoe, Forest Closures Dampen Outdoor ActivitiesHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake TahoeBy KUNR StaffCAL FIRE… -
Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.Favorable Weather Boost Containment On Caldor FireBy KUNR StaffBetter weather… -
KUNR Today: Lighter Winds Forecast Near Caldor Fire, Water Left Running Hampers Firefighting EffortsHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.More Favorable Weather Expected For Caldor FireBy Noah GlickFirefighters were…
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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