KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed

by KUNR Public Radio

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

Episodes

Climate change allows diseases to spread into the Mountain West

1m · Published 22 Nov 21:28

A new federal report shows climate change is driving disease carriers like ticks and mosquitoes into new areas of the nation, including the Mountain West.

Carson High School Band Director to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

1m · Published 22 Nov 21:25

If you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, you might see a familiar face from Northern Nevada.

Ski resorts in the Tahoe Basin gear up for the season ahead of a projected strong El Niño winter

3m · Published 22 Nov 21:20

This upcoming season is in the strong El Niño category. How are ski resorts preparing as they gear up for winter?

Tiny mud snail could threaten Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem and economy

4m · Published 16 Nov 15:05

An invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest alpine lake in the Mountain West. And these tiny critters could cause big problems for the area’s ecosystem and economy.

Survey: Many Americans think climate change will cause most rivers in the West to dry up

1m · Published 16 Nov 01:27

A new survey shows many Americans think climate change is causing harm to people right now – and they don’t expect things to get any better.

What’s being done to address Nevada’s dire mental health care workforce shortages?

4m · Published 16 Nov 00:14

Nevada lacks mental and behavioral health care providers. The final story for KUNR’s series Mental Health in the Silver State explores workforce shortages and what’s being done to address the issue.

Mountain West farms receive billions for crop losses linked to climate change

1m · Published 14 Nov 17:20

A new report shows the federal government is paying billions of dollars to farmers who are losing crops to extreme weather – and the payouts keep growing.

Nevada town is epicenter of tarantula migration

1m · Published 10 Nov 01:45

Gabbs, Nevada is the epicenter of a tarantula migration.

Mountain West tribes receive federal funds to secure reliable water supplies

1m · Published 10 Nov 01:02

The federal government is spending another $327 million to help fulfill water rights settlements with Native American tribes, including several in the Mountain West.

Lawmakers call for federal clean car standards to accelerate Nevada’s path to zero-emissions future

1m · Published 09 Nov 15:05

State legislators held a press conference on Wednesday alongside public health experts to encourage public support for the adoption of strong clean car standards.

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed has 115 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 5:27:54. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 19th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 30th, 2024 16:41.