KUNR-FM (Reno, NV)

KUNR (88.7 FM) is the primary National Public Radio station located in Reno, Nevada. It is owned and operated by the University of Nevada, Reno, and provides a comprehensive range of public radio content, including classical music, jazz, and NPR news and discussions. The station began broadcasting in October 1963 and became a member of NPR in 1981. KUNR features popular NPR shows like Morning Edition, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, All Things Considered, and Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Additionally, it broadcasts programs from Public Radio International, such as Mountain Stage and This American Life, as well as American Public Media’s A Prairie Home Companion and reruns of Car Talk. KUNR also acts as the NPR news affiliate for Carson City, making it the sole Nevada station to air Diane Rehm's talk show.

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Al Aire con KUNR - 18 de abril de 2025

6 days ago | kunr.org | Maria Palma

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. Cientos de proyectos de ley han sido desestimados tras la primera gran fecha límite de la sesión legislativa de Nevada. Renown cerró su centro de crisis de salud mental la semana pasada, citando los recortes de fondos federales.
5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?

1 week ago | kunr.org | Domenico Montanaro

The week was dominated by news about President Trump and the continued struggle over the narrative around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also continued concern around Trump's tariffs — with the Federal Reserve chair saying they're likely to lead to higher prices — and the tension between the scientific establishment and Robert F.
Secretary Aguilar begins statewide tour to strengthen ties with Nevada’s 28 Tribal nations

1 week ago | kunr.org | Maria Palma

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. His goal is to strengthen relationships, increase representation, and ensure access to government services. He plans to meet directly with tribal leaders. “When I was out visiting with tribal members prior to the election.
Al Aire con KUNR - 11 de abril de 2025

1 week ago | kunr.org | Maria Palma

En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de los aranceles y su posible efecto negativo en el turismo, de acuerdo al Tesorero de Nevada. Nevada Humanities, que promueve programas culturales en Nevada, está siendo impactada por los recortes de fondos federalesUna legislación en Nevada busca prohibir que se censuren ciertos libros en bibliotecas públicasLa REAL ID será necesaria para abordar vuelos nacionales desde el 7 de mayo. ¿Cómo obtenerla?
Christian immigrants backed Trump, now some are at risk of being deported

1 week ago | kunr.org | Jack Jenkins

A majority of Catholics and evangelicals backed Trump on Election Day. But some say his promise to enact a mass deportation of migrants threatens their churches. In a new report, they argue that 80% who would be at risk of deportation are Christians. Copyright 2025 NPR
AB 416 aims to ban book bans in Nevada’s public institutions

2 weeks ago | kunr.org | Manuel Holguin

Lawmakers have introduced a bill seeking to protect Nevadan’s access to materials in public libraries and prevent censorship based on content — in other words a ban on book bans. The bill would protect the freedom to read and staff’s freedom to manage library content without political or ideological interference.
Senate Bill 295 eases health rules for Nevada street food vendors

2 weeks ago | kunr.org | Manuel Holguin

The bill would add certain street foods to the list of homemade food products that are sold and prepared outside of a commercial kitchen. The list includes corn on the cob, aguas frescas, or fresh cut fruit—street foods popular in Mexico and Latin America. This would exclude these foods and others from having to meet current health district requirements that usually apply to perishable food.
Supreme Court backs Trump administration in controversial deportations case

2 weeks ago | kunr.org | Jasmine Garsd |Leila Fadel

The Supreme Court gave a major victory to President Trump Monday, allowing the administration to continue deporting what it says are Venezuelan gang members under the controversial Alien Enemies Act. Copyright 2025 NPR
Bill would allow bicyclists to yield at stop signs and red lights in Nevada

2 weeks ago | kunr.org | Lucia Starbuck

A Northern Nevada lawmaker is trying to make intersections safer for bicyclists. Assemblymember Heather Goulding’s bill would allow bike riders to yield at stop signs and proceed through intersections during a red light if there are no vehicles. More than a quarter of bike accidents happen at intersections in Reno, according to People Powered Movement, which listed US-395 and Virginia Street, Kietzke Lane, and Fourth Street as some of the most dangerous locations.
Programas de aprendizaje al aire libre florecen con impulso estatal en Nevada

2 weeks ago | kunr.org | Lucia Starbuck

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. En una fresca tarde de febrero con cielo despejado, el sonido de taladros resonaba entre dos invernaderos de la preparatoria del condado de Churchill.