Two Nevada lawmakers are teaming up on a bipartisan bill to prevent suicide by gun.Av Lucia Starbuck

Young people are taking their learning outdoors due to grant funding approved by the Nevada legislature. It’s been transformative for some high school students.Av Lucia Starbuck

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is proposing $200 million for attainable housing, including mortgage or rental assistance and eviction help, during the 2025 legislative session.Av Lucia Starbuck

The judges said the ranch could not deny access to federal public lands for lawful purposes and affirmed that corner crossing is not trespassing, as long as private land is not physically touched.Av Rachel Cohen

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is making new efforts to help solve Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases. Now, the federal agency is using forensic technology to help reunite the remains of Native Americans with their families and tribal nations.Av Kaleb Roedel

A new scientific analysis shows spring is getting warmer across the U.S. because of climate change. Some of the fastest-warming cities are in the Mountain West, threatening to shrink water supplies and increase wildfire risk.Av Kaleb Roedel

On Wednesday, Reno officials will decide whether to reverse a 14-year-old policy that was supposed to incentivize redevelopment.Av Bert Johnson

Young Nevadans joined a youth-led lobby day at the state legislature to advocate for bills on gun violence prevention, school lunches, and youth rights.Av Manuel Holguin JR

Assemblymember Ken Gray introduced AB152, which would permit local government agencies to refuse public records requests if they have complied with their retention schedules set by Nevada Revised Statutes. However, the bill raised concerns about transparency and its potential impact on Nevada’s existing public record laws, as it could weaken these …

Nurse from st. Mary's Regional Medical center gathered in front of Congressman Mark Amodei's office in a protest against cuts to Medicaid. The group of roughly a dozen nurse attempted to get into the building but were denied accessAv Ally Ibarra

The Trump administration's proposed travel ban, still in draft form, is raising concerns in Reno, particularly among refugee families and international students. The potential impact of this ban could affect those hoping to reunite with loved ones or continue their studies in the U.S.Av Maria Palma

Nevada received a C+ in a national report on reproductive health care policy, while state lawmakers are presenting a number of bills aimed at increasing access.Av Lucia Starbuck

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto toured a Reno health facility on Wednesday. She discussed how health centers will be impacted by the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts and threats to Medicaid.Av Maria Palma

Lease to Locals housing initiative launches in North Lake Tahoe to address housing vacancy rates and the ongoing housing crisis in the Truckee-Tahoe region.Av Kat Fulwider

The Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze federal funding threatened grant-funded social services.Av Bert Johnson

New ordinance expands previous policies, one-ups Sparks and Washoe County camping bans.Av Bert Johnson

The Nevada Secretary of State has several bills related to elections, AI, and child care. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke to him to learn more about his legislation and moving up election deadlines.Av Lucia Starbuck

A national report shows Nevada has one of the highest percentages of moms with children under 18 serving in the state legislature. However, that number still doesn’t fully represent Nevada’s population.Av Lucia Starbuck

Youth in the juvenile justice system in Nevada can now access health care under Medicaid 30 days before they’re released.Av Lucia Starbuck

Sam Gingrich and Isaiah Price are Reno residents who participated in KUNR’s One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.Av Alysha Cancino, Natalie Van Hoozer