KNPR

KNPR
City	Las Vegas, Nevada
Frequency	88.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	News 88.9 KNPR
Programming
Format	News/Talk (Public radio)
Subchannels	HD2: Classical (KCNV simulcast)
Affiliations	National Public Radio; American Public Media; Public Radio International; BBC World Service
Ownership
Owner	Nevada Public Radio
Sister stations	KCNV; KVNV;
History
First air date	March 24, 1980 (at 89.5)
Former frequencies	89.5 MHz (1980-2003)
Call sign meaning	K Nevada Public Radio
Technical information
Facility ID	79047
Class	C
ERP	22,000 watts
HAAT	1,190 meters (3,900 ft)
Links
Webcast	Listen live
Website	KNPR Online

KNPR (88.9 FM, "News 88.9") is a non-commercial radio station located in Las Vegas, Nevada. KNPR airs news/talk programming syndicated by National Public Radio (NPR). KNPR broadcasts in HD.^[1]

History[]

KNPR signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. Founded by Lamar Marchese,^[2]^[3]^[4] the station was the first NPR member in Nevada, originally airing NPR news and classical music at 89.5 FM. In 2003, KNPR moved to 88.9 and switched to NPR news and talk. Classical music moved to a new station, KCNV at 89.7.^{[citation needed]}

KNPR also published the magazine Desert Companion.^{[citation needed]}

Repeaters[]

KWPR at 88.7 FM in Lund
KLNR at 91.7 FM in Panaca
KTPH at 91.7 FM in Tonopah
KLKR at 89.3 FM in Elko

A sixth transmitter, KSGU at St. George, Utah, was sold to the Educational Media Foundation in 2020.

References[]

^ https://hdradio.com/stations/ HD Radio Stations
^ "KNPR founder trades radio for international portraiture". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
^ "Leaving her mark on Las Vegas' culture, arts scenes - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. 26 March 2007.
^ "KNPR – Las Vegas, Nevada – Case Study". The Harwood Institute.

External links[]

Official Website
KNPR in the FCC FM station database
KNPR on Radio-Locator
KNPR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

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KLKR in the FCC FM station database
KLKR on Radio-Locator
KLKR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
KLNR in the FCC FM station database
KLNR on Radio-Locator
KLNR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
KTPH in the FCC FM station database
KTPH on Radio-Locator
KTPH in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
KWPR in the FCC FM station database
KWPR on Radio-Locator
KWPR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

Coordinates: 35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W / 35.9652; -115.5005

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[1] ttps://hdradio.com/stations/ HD Radio Stations

[2] "KNPR founder trades radio for international portraiture". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2021-06-21.

[3] "Leaving her mark on Las Vegas' culture, arts scenes - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. 26 March 2007.

[4] "KNPR – Las Vegas, Nevada – Case Study". The Harwood Institute.

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show v t NPR member stations in the state of Nevada
Nevada Public Radio–KNPR simulcasted stations	Las Vegas KNPR Lund KWPR Panaca KLNR Reno KVNV Tonopah KTPH
Other Nevada Public Radio stations	Las Vegas KCNV
KUNR stations	Elko KNCC Reno KUNR
Other stations	Jackpot KBSJ Las Vegas KUNV Las Vegas KCEP
See also List of NPR stations
See also adult contemporary classic hits college country news/talk NPR oldies religious rock sports top 40 urban other radio stations in Nevada