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07/24/2025

The Mammovan is operated by the Nevada Health Center and travels all around Nevada, including rural areas like Gerlach and Austin.

Carrie Tallman, the marketing communications manager for Nevada Health Centers, said they encourage women to call and make an appointment even if they don’t have insurance.

To find out when the Mammovan will be closest to you, go to nevadahealthcenters.org.

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Reporting by Mariel Day.

07/23/2025

Federal investigators are sharing more details about what led to the deadly capsizing of a boat on Lake Tahoe last month that killed eight people.

The 28-foot recreational boat, Over the Moon, overturned on June 21 near D.L. Bliss State Park.

Federal investigators are sharing more details about what led to the deadly capsizing of a boat on Lake Tahoe last month that killed eight people.

07/23/2025

The City of Reno has added seven new historical spots and new maps that fold up into the size of a business card, as part of its Historical Marker Program.

Melissa Hafey, arts & culture management assistant, said a marker can take several years to approve and it’s important to place markers in areas that don’t have traces of the past.

People can get physical maps at Reno City Hall or the Mckinley Arts and Culture Center.

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Reporting and photo by Ally Ibarra.

07/22/2025

Art Signals is a public art project from the City of Reno to give emerging artists a public art experience.

Raquel Monserrat, the special event supervisor for Sparks, said they started a similar program a couple years ago after seeing Reno’s success. “Our mayor would like to see all of them painted in the City of Sparks. I think there’s about 142 and we have 30 painted already,” Monserrat said.

Local artists receive $1,000 each for painting signal boxes in both the Reno and Sparks programs.

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Reporting and photos by Mariel Day.

07/21/2025

New interstate licensing agreements will enable health care providers from member states to begin caring for patients sooner when they move to Nevada.

Anahit Baghshetsyan, a research assistant at the Nevada Policy Research Institute, explained how this is a win for medical professionals, especially in military communities, who are already licensed in a member state and can easily move to Nevada without time-consuming and expensive licensing requirements.

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Reporting by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck

07/19/2025

The nonprofit, Canine Companions, generously provides expertly trained service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities.

After learning the laws about service dogs and where they’re allowed was unclear, Megan Yee changed her career path to work as a probate examiner in California. While working from home, Sir, the yellow labrador retriever hearing dog, is her trusted companion.

Those interested in receiving a service dog can apply online at canine.org.

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Reporting by Mariel day.

07/18/2025

Federal funding for public media has been eliminated. This decision is devastating for the millions of people who rely on public media every day, including listeners and viewers right here in Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra.

KUNR remains committed to bringing you the news and stories you count on, but we need your help. Right now, your monthly donation is vital in securing KUNR’s future and the future of local news.

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07/18/2025

The report shows that over the last century, Tahoe has lost 27 days of freezing weather each year. That means more rain, less snow, and snow melting earlier in the season.

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Lake Tahoe is getting warmer, rainier, and seeing less snow, according to the new State of the Lake report, released on Thursday by UC Davis researchers.

07/18/2025

A major development project at Palisades Tahoe is getting a significant downsizing. Two conservation groups have reached a long-awaited settlement with the resort’s owners, ending 14 years of legal and environmental conflict.

07/18/2025

This Saturday is the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department Christmas in July event. In addition to giving away free school supplies, there will be fun for the whole family.

Sheriff Darin Balaam said children feel more confident and ready to learn when they’re properly prepared.

The event is held at the Boys and Girls Club on 9th street in Reno from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 19 and it’s open to every family in Washoe County.

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Reporting by Ally Ibarra.

07/17/2025

🚨 The U.S. Senate approved legislation early this morning to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media. The House is expected to vote on the rescission package later today.

There’s still time to act. Here are some of the ways you can support KUNR and the ecosystem right now:

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07/16/2025

In recent weeks, destructive and deadly flash floods have hit parts of the country, including the Mountain West. A New York Times analysis found the National Weather Service has vacant senior leadership positions in many flash flood “hot spots” – including chief meteorologist, hydrologist, operations officer and coordinating officer.

The National Weather Service is in the process of hiring about 125 employees across the U.S. But many offices will still likely remain under stress, said Alan Gerard, a former meteorologist for the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Severe Storms Lab.

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Reporting by Kaleb Roedel for