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KUNR is a member station of NPR. We are here, bringing you the essential local, state, national, and international repor...
12/19/2025

KUNR is a member station of NPR. We are here, bringing you the essential local, state, national, and international reporting that helps Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra stay informed and empowered with unbiased information.

We dedicate significant resources every year to ensure our service meets the highest standards of accuracy and scope. The single largest source of funding to cover this expense comes directly from our listeners.

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Nevada wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats, marking the...
12/18/2025

Nevada wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats, marking the first detection in the state — and making Nevada the final western state where the pathogen has now been found.

The disease affects hibernating bats, disrupting their sleep cycles and causing them to burn through fat reserves needed to survive the winter.

A major decline in bat populations could have ripple effects across ecosystems and agriculture, increasing insect populations and potentially leading to greater crop damage, biologists say.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yaajvdy6
🎙️Reporting by Kaleb Roedel with the Mountain West News Bureau
📷Nevada Department of Wildlife

What started as the Tahoe Youth Ballet, is now the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, and inspires young performers from acros...
12/18/2025

What started as the Tahoe Youth Ballet, is now the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, and inspires young performers from across the Tahoe Basin, proving that small towns can host world-class ballet.

The holiday classic The Nutcracker returns to the stage December 19, 20, and 21, featuring special guest artists, including Indiana Woodward of New York City Ballet.

More information is available at www.laketahoedancecollective.org

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/54wn34hx
🎙️Reporting and photos by Maria Palma
📷Lake Tahoe Dance Collective website

Think about the local reporters whose names you know—the people covering the Nevada Legislature, housing affordability a...
12/18/2025

Think about the local reporters whose names you know—the people covering the Nevada Legislature, housing affordability and the Lake Tahoe basin. KUNR is here, focused on the issues that affect us right where we live.

This is where your financial support matters most. The high-quality, independent reporting you hear is one of the most resource-intensive services we provide. Listener support has built this service and we’re counting on listener support to sustain this essential service.

Before the year closes, we are asking you to become a monthly member now.

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National monuments across the West do more than preserve iconic landscapes — they also help protect the rivers millions ...
12/17/2025

National monuments across the West do more than preserve iconic landscapes — they also help protect the rivers millions of people rely on for drinking water.

But a new analysis, from the Center for American Progress, warns those protections could weaken under the Trump administration’s push to redraw the boundaries of several monuments.

“If the Trump administration were to decide to strip protections from these lands, they could be exposed to extractive development and all of the pollution and impacts that could come along with it,” said Drew McConville, one of the report’s co-authors.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/bdem98w8
🎙️Reporting by Kaleb Roedel with the Mountain West News Bureau
📷 Kamchatka

Several states in the Mountain West received a passing score on the gun safety report, while others failed. Nevada and N...
12/17/2025

Several states in the Mountain West received a passing score on the gun safety report, while others failed.

Nevada and New Mexico got a B-, while Colorado got an A-. The criteria are based on the strength of state firearm laws and gun deaths.

Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona all received an F. Erin Earp, senior policy attorney, attributed the failing grades to historically right-leaning state legislatures.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5cyj4umj
🎙️Reporting by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck
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As we look toward 2026, KUNR is here, upholding the principle that everyone should have access to deeply researched and ...
12/16/2025

As we look toward 2026, KUNR is here, upholding the principle that everyone should have access to deeply researched and meticulously reported local information. This service is a public good—a civic utility for Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra.

KUNR does not provide the news to make a profit. We are funded by the community to ensure this service is freely available to everyone. Past support from listeners made this possible, and your year-end gift today will secure that accessibility for tomorrow.

We are asking you to support KUNR today by starting a monthly gift. Your gift will ensure we can serve every neighbor in our community in 2026.

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The Washoe believe that Tahoe is where life began for them as a people, and although it is the sacred center of their wo...
12/16/2025

The Washoe believe that Tahoe is where life began for them as a people, and although it is the sacred center of their world, they now have limited access to its shores. The Washoe Warrior Society or Washiw Zulshish Goom Tahn Nu (WZGT) nonprofit aims to change that.

Now the WZGT is working to create more access to Tahoe lands for Washoe people. Their goal is to create a land trust within the Tahoe Basin and construct a spiritual and cultural gathering center — the Washoe People’s House or Wašiw Tahn Nu Ungal.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3dnx7tmp
🎙️Reporting and photo by Kat Fulwider

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear unbiased local information is essential, and KUNR Public Radio is committed to brin...
12/16/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear unbiased local information is essential, and KUNR Public Radio is committed to bringing you — our Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra community — the news and stories you count on.

While our dedication to the quality and depth you’ve come to know and love has not wavered, we need the help of community members like you to sustain this vital public service.

This holiday season, make a year-end donation to help secure KUNR’s public service mission and independence in 2026.

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As the holiday season approaches, one of the biggest questions on people’s minds is what makes the perfect Christmas tre...
12/15/2025

As the holiday season approaches, one of the biggest questions on people’s minds is what makes the perfect Christmas tree. Approximately 25-30 million live Christmas trees are sold annually in the U.S, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.

“The most popular tree, it is also the most expensive, is the noble fir. They're popular because they tend to not dry out. Also, they're trimmed in a way where they can be real full with lots of different branches to hang ornaments. So the noble fir is kind of the king of the Christmas trees," said Seth Altemus, who sells Christmas trees at the corner of Virginia and Kietzke.

When looking for a Christmas tree, you’ll want to make sure the tree is as fresh as possible. This ensures it will last longer.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yut6dvtx
🎙️Reporting and photo by KUNR intern, Oscar Martinez

Last month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would pull future funding from housi...
12/13/2025

Last month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would pull future funding from housing first programs, including permanent support for people with disabilities and short-term rental assistance.

On Monday, HUD put those changes on pause — just before a scheduled court hearing in a case seeking to overturn the new policy. That’s left local governments and service providers around the country in limbo.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yey2zxwr
🎙️Reporting by KUNR’s Bert Johnson
📷AP Photo / Kevin Wolf

The South Lake Tahoe City Council has filled its open seat, appointing Heather Horgan during its Tuesday meeting. Horgan...
12/13/2025

The South Lake Tahoe City Council has filled its open seat, appointing Heather Horgan during its Tuesday meeting. Horgan will serve through Dec. 2026 and officially began her council duties the same evening.

Horgan fills the vacancy left by former Mayor Tamara Wallace who resigned in October. The council also opted to delay selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tem for the 2026 term.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4kfxvfr3
🎙️Reporting by Maria Palma
📷Eric Buell / Getty Images

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