Lucia Starbuck
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KUNR Public Radio
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.
Kaleb Roedel
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Mountain West News Bureau
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This comes as the insects are rapidly declining and are under consideration for Endangered Species Act protections. -
The northern Nevada town of Owyhee is on the Duck Valley Reservation in Elko County. It has one combined school that’s 70 years old and in deep disrepair, as it sits on contaminated land. -
This Fourth of July, Tahoe City might bring back fireworks after three years of using drones for the show. -
A new bill in the Nevada legislature aims to reduce plastic pollution around Lake Tahoe by banning the sale of small plastic water bottles. -
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.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una legislación que haría más fácil deshacerse de los vehículos abandonados de la propiedad pública y privada. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de la REAL ID, los recortes federales para Nevada Humanities y más. -
Gracias a fondos estatales aprobados por la legislatura de Nevada hace dos años, cada vez más jóvenes en todo el estado están llevando su aprendizaje al aire libre — una experiencia que ha resultado transformadora para algunos estudiantes de secundaria.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada lawmakers questioned the governor’s attainable housing bill during a three-hour hearing in Carson City on Wednesday evening. -
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. -
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.
Lake Tahoe
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The property surrounding Lake Tahoe is some of the most sought-after real estate in the region, but how that property is used has changed dramatically… -
After investing $2 million on upgrades this summer, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is projecting a late October opening date for the 2018-2019 season. Our Contributor… -
Economic Development officials in Nevada are looking for ways to expand the use of rail systems across the state. Our contributor, Kaleb Roedel with the…
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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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