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KUNR Public Radio
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Bureau of Land Management
We’ve partnered with our friends at Another Planet Entertainment to give away a pair of tickets to Empire of the Sun’s upcoming show at the Grand Sierra Resort on Thursday, Sept. 25. Click here to learn more about the show.
One lucky winner will be chosen from our KUNR weekly newsletter subscriber list! You can also enter the drawing without signing up; click here to visit our drawing page for details.
One lucky winner will be chosen from our KUNR weekly newsletter subscriber list! You can also enter the drawing without signing up; click here to visit our drawing page for details.
There are four showings from Sept. 25-28 at the Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre on the University of Nevada, Reno campus with limited seating.
This is your chance to view this year’s finalist short films and vote for your favorite!
This event is brought to you by KUNR Public Radio and the Joe Crowley Student Union.
This is your chance to view this year’s finalist short films and vote for your favorite!
This event is brought to you by KUNR Public Radio and the Joe Crowley Student Union.
Recent News
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The Tahoe Literary Festival will return to Tahoe City on Oct. 10-11, bringing authors, poets, and readers together for two days of events along the lake. -
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is asking South Lake Tahoe residents to step up with monthly donations, as the need for pet support continues to surpass resources. -
The federal government currently spends significantly more on suppressing fires than preventing them. -
Northern Nevada HOPES has launched a Department of Addiction Medicine to expand treatment for substance use disorders in Reno. The program aims to lower barriers to care and reduce overdose deaths. -
Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot in the neck during his speaking event at Utah Valley University.
As attacks on public media increased this year, we’ve counted on listeners and readers like you to be more than supporters but defenders of our critical public service mission.
Since Congress voted to defund public media in July, many of you have stepped up, financially contributing to and advocating for our station. While there’s still an uncertain and challenging path ahead, the steps we take at KUNR will be confident because of the ongoing support we’ve received from our community.
Local support matters more than ever. If you’ve considered making a donation to KUNR, now is the time to act:
En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un nuevo sitio web que ayuda a los latinos de Nevada a ahorrar miles de dólares en electricidad. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una demanda contra el DMV presentada por la ACLU de NEvada por no hacer públicos todos los documentos relacionados con su cooperación con el ICE -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de nuevas imágenes grabadas por las cámaras corporales de los policías durante el tiroteo en el Grand Sierra Resort. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de la Cumbre Anual de Tahoe que reunió esta semana a legisladores, líderes tribales y defensores del medio ambiente para debatir sobre el futuro del lago Tahoe. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un tirador que abrió fuego en el Grand Sierra Resort and Casino; dejando a tres personas muertas.
Nevada State Government
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Local officials say it’s hard to find space to add housing in the Truckee Meadows. Just north of Reno, Sun Valley is one area that still has room for growth. But its residents are losing vital services. -
Learn how Nevada’s political journalists cover our state on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. This free event will be moderated by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck with a panel of Northern Nevada-based journalists in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums. -
A majority of farms in the United States are considered small, and Nevada is no different. Many provide food right back to the local community. But it’s becoming increasingly more difficult for them to survive. That’s the case for one family-operated farm in Fallon.
Lake Tahoe
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The Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 on Aug. 26 to adopt amendments to the Tahoe Area Plan, despite strong pushback from some Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents. -
This Friday, Lake Tahoe will make history. For the first time, the public can watch a live journey to the bottom of the lake. -
Agencies across the Lake Tahoe Basin have signed on to a new 10-year wildfire prevention plan.
Marina Roznitovsky Oster, harp professor at UNR and harpist of the Reno Phil and Reno Chamber Orchestra, presents a beautiful program she has titled “My Favorite Things.” Marina will be joined in some selections by her mom, pianist Nataly Roznitovsky.
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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