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1:11

Spring is getting warmer across the U.S., especially...

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed ·

2025/03/24

A new scientific analysis shows spring is getting warmer across the U.S. because of climate change. Some of the fastest-warming cities are in the Mountain West, threatening to shrink water supplies and increase wildfire risk.

4:05

Reno set to reverse course on redevelopment incentive...

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2025/03/24

On Wednesday, Reno officials will decide whether to reverse a 14-year-old policy that was supposed to incentivize redevelopment.

1:03

Statewide youth organizations push for legislative...

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2025/03/21

Young Nevadans joined a youth-led lobby day at the state legislature to advocate for bills on gun violence prevention, school lunches, and youth rights.

1:06

Bill would let government officials deny records...

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed ·

2025/03/21

Assemblymember Ken Gray introduced AB152, which would permit local government agencies to refuse public records requests if they have complied with their retention schedules set by Nevada Revised Statutes. However, the bill raised concerns about transparency and its potential impact on Nevada’s existing public record laws, as it could weaken these laws.

1:38

St. Mary's Nurses Protest Outside Rep. Mark Amodei's...

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2025/03/21

Nurse from st. Mary's Regional Medical center gathered in front of Congressman Mark Amodei's office in a protest against cuts to Medicaid. The group of roughly a dozen nurse attempted to get into the building but were denied access

1:55

Impact of proposed travel ban on Reno community:...

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2025/03/21

The Trump administration's proposed travel ban, still in draft form, is raising concerns in Reno, particularly among refugee families and international students. The potential impact of this ban could affect those hoping to reunite with loved ones or continue their studies in the U.S.

2:11

Nevada gets C+ in national report on reproductive...

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2025/03/20

Nevada received a C+ in a national report on reproductive health care policy, while state lawmakers are presenting a number of bills aimed at increasing access.

1:11

Medicaid cuts could force Community Health Alliance...

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed ·

2025/03/20

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto toured a Reno health facility on Wednesday. She discussed how health centers will be impacted by the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts and threats to Medicaid.

4:04

Housing initiative Lease to Locals launches in North...

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2025/03/17

Lease to Locals housing initiative launches in North Lake Tahoe to address housing vacancy rates and the ongoing housing crisis in the Truckee-Tahoe region.

3:50

New loan program would support local nonprofits

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed ·

2025/02/13

The Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze federal funding threatened grant-funded social services.

2:21

Reno adopts region’s toughest policies against...

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2025/01/24

New ordinance expands previous policies, one-ups Sparks and Washoe County camping bans.

4:50

Q&A: Nevada Secretary of State proposes bills on...

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed ·

2025/01/24

The Nevada Secretary of State has several bills related to elections, AI, and child care. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke to him to learn more about his legislation and moving up election deadlines.

1:13

Nevada has a high representation of state lawmaker...

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2025/01/23

A national report shows Nevada has one of the highest percentages of moms with children under 18 serving in the state legislature. However, that number still doesn’t fully represent Nevada’s population.

1:08

Nevada Medicaid efforts to increase health care...

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2025/01/07

Youth in the juvenile justice system in Nevada can now access health care under Medicaid 30 days before they’re released.

4:30

One Small Step: Reno residents explore political...

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed ·

2024/12/18

Sam Gingrich and Isaiah Price are Reno residents who participated in KUNR’s One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.

3:16

The rescue of Pelican Whitey, the stranded seabird in...

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2024/12/07

An American White Pelican is roosting after a 20-person team rescued him from an icy pond in Truckee.

1:15

Thousands of mail-in ballots were not counted in...

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2024/12/04

Thousands of mail-in ballots were not counted in Nevada in November. KUNR checked in with the Secretary of State to learn about why this happened.

1:16

Nevada Supreme Court certifies general election,...

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2024/11/27

The Nevada Supreme Court certified the general election results on Tuesday morning in Carson City.

4:38

Community members ask Washoe County commissioners to...

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2024/11/27

Washoe County public libraries are facing deep cuts after voters shot down a measure to renew critical funding. Now, library supporters are mounting a campaign to restore it through other means.

1:24

What can state lawmakers do to protect immigrants in...

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2024/11/25

What can state lawmakers do to protect immigrants living in Nevada? The state’s attorney general and the incoming head of the Nevada Latino Legislative Caucus have weighed in.

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