Antonio Solorio and Leslie Mix are Northern Nevada residents who participated in the One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt of their conversation.Alysha Cancino, Natalie Van Hoozer, Maria Palma

North Carolina pastor John Amanchukwu singled out a county employee for her opposition to book bans. Experts say it’s part of a strategy to get evangelical Christians to vote for the former president.Bert Johnson

A group of Indigenous community members walked roughly seven miles in memoriam of a massacre that took place where a lithium mine is under construction north of Winnemucca on Saturday. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck was invited to join and document the journey.Lucia Starbuck

Despite postponing a planned rally at a casino due to the Davis Fire in Reno, Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz made two stops on Monday afternoon.Lucia Starbuck

The Great Reno Balloon Race takes flight through Sunday. This year’s theme is Women in Aviation. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck flew with a local pilot to learn what that means to her.Lucia Starbuck

Decades of drought and overpumping are draining groundwater tables across the West. Now, some states are buying farmers’ water rights to free up supplies – and plenty of farmers are ready to sell.Kaleb Roedel

The race for lithium is heating up in Nevada. There are more than 80 lithium projects proposed for the state's public lands, but our arid environment comes with limitations.Sydney Peerman

Conservation groups say they intend to sue the federal government if it doesn’t take steps to protect the world’s smallest rabbit, which is found across the Mountain West.Kaleb Roedel

Construction of a new school in a remote Nevada tribal community is on hold after failing to get any bids.Bert Johnson

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will use $17 million to strengthen parts of the lower Truckee River bank along with other flood mitigation projects. The money is from an agreement with the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.Lucia Starbuck

In recent years, vinyl records have become the biggest selling format of physical media, and Gen Z has been a force in boosting their popularity. In Reno, one store is seeing the impact these young people are having.Nick Stewart

A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is seeking public comment to determine its protection status.Sydney Peerman

Climate change is putting pressure on trails, bridges and roads across the West. The Mountain West News Bureau spoke this week with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about federal efforts to help address the issue.Kaleb Roedel

A 650-acre wildfire along eastbound Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada border remains uncontained as of Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.Maria Palma

Nighttime temperatures are rising more rapidly than daytime temperatures — Nevadans are feeling the heat more than most.Lucia Starbuck

What does Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selected running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, mean for Nevadans?Lucia Starbuck

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is taking action after the Washoe County Commission initially voted against certifying recount election results. Although it’s now resolved, he wants clarity for the future. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with him last week to learn more.Lucia Starbuck

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has several projects in place to manage invasive species in Lake Tahoe. These species can disrupt the natural ecosystems and diminish lake clarity.Sydney Peerman

With Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidential race, young Democrats are feeling energized again – and there’s one factor that has really made an impact.Nick Stewart

Last month, Washoe County commissioners temporarily refused to certify an election recount. Experts say their vote was the result of almost four years of election denialism.Bert Johnson