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KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed

KUNR Public Radio
Nevada
Reno
Washoe County
Climate Change
Wildfires
Trump Administration
Mountain West News Bureau
Medicaid
Nevada Legislature
Lake Tahoe
Bureau Of Land Management
Housing
Kamala Harris
Colorado
Reno, United States
Carson City
Cisco Aguilar
KUNR Public Radio
Gun Violence
Wyoming

A local news stream from the KUNR Public Radio newsroom and regional partners.

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They’ll notify one another when well projects are proposed within a mile of the shared state border. And the model may expand to neighboring states.

AI technology expands in the Mountain West to reduce wildfires

Note-Able Music Therapy Services launched “Take a Beat,” a free program designed to help new parents manage stress, anxiety and isolation after having a baby. It uses music to help support mothers during the postpartum period.

A new analysis of public federal workforce data shows about 5,800 fewer workers at public lands agencies in 2025 compared to the year before.

Getting medical care for your animals can be a hassle for the owner and even the pets themselves. But locals have found that mobile vet clinics can make the process a little easier.

The Trump Administration fired the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation. UNR scientists respond.

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back federal coal ash cleanup rules, raising concerns about groundwater contamination at dozens of coal plants and waste dumps across the Mountain West.

Getting the common abortion medication mifepristone via telehealth, mail or pharmacies was banned over the weekend. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily restored access, but that could change.

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Arvind Saitam
Co-founder of Pano AI
Pano AI
Episode: AI technology expands in the Mountain West to reduce wildfires
Manal Topozara
Executive Director
Note-Able Music Therapy Services
Episode: Music therapy program helps new mothers navigate postpartum depression
Rene Buffkin
Veterinarian and part of Vet2Pet mobile clinic
Vet2Pet
Episode: Why choose a mobile vet clinic for your pet?
Lee Dyer
Ecology professor at UNR
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: The entire National Science Board was fired – UNR scientists weigh in
Jamie Voiles
Disease ecologist at UNR
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: The entire National Science Board was fired – UNR scientists weigh in
Sudip Chandra
Former program manager for Ecosystems Science at the NSF
National Science Foundation
Episode: The entire National Science Board was fired – UNR scientists weigh in
Lisa Evans
Senior attorney with Earthjustice
Earthjustice
Episode: EPA proposal to roll back coal ash rules raises groundwater concerns in the Mountain West
Jovanina Anthony
Provider
Jackson, Wyoming clinic
Episode: Abortion providers prep for more patients amid telehealth uncertainty
Vania Carter-Strauss
Nurse practitioner and professor at UNR
University of Nevada, Reno; Orvis School of Nursing
Episode: Free, bilingual clinic in Reno expands access to care for underserved communities

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Reporter/Host for KUNR Public Radio

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An update on federal funding and what it means for KUNR Public Radio
Q: Is there any indication that federal funding will return in the future?
There is no indication that federal funding will return in the near term, and the hosts indicate they are not counting on it given current politics and changes in the funding landscape.
An update on federal funding and what it means for KUNR Public Radio
Q: Does the ruling restore KUNR's federal funding?
No. The ruling did not restore federal funding for KUNR or any other public media; the funding had already been eliminated by Congress the previous summer, leaving a continued budget hole.
Q&A: Nevada Secretary of State proposes bills on elections, AI and child care
Q: What are the bottlenecks?
I think it's important for Nevadans to understand that in Washoe County, 98 percent of ballots were on hand on election night.
Q&A: Nevada Secretary of State proposes bills on elections, AI and child care
Q: Why do you think it's important for voters to know if there's AI in the ad they get in the mail or on TV or on the radio?
Because sometimes that information could be to the detriment of the other candidate or to the other campaign, and that's not fair.
Trump makes late endorsement in Nevada Senate primary
Q: Is this issue dividing voters in unexpected ways in Nevada this year?
Yes, the immigration issue is definitely dividing voters, with some wanting stricter policies and others advocating for humane approaches.

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This program focuses on regional governance, public policy, and infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Nevada politics, housing, and public safety. Across recent episodes, listeners are treated to in-depth discussions about state legislative actions, housing affordability, flood mitigation, and the status of public media funding, often tying these issues to local impacts—from homeowners and small businesses to municipal services. A notable strength is the blend of policy analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and stakeholder perspectives, including advocates, lawmakers, and agency officials, which helps listeners understand both the motivations behind policy moves and their practical consequences. The show frequently covers timely legislative... more

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