KNPR

KNPR

KNPR

Public radio station in Las Vegas

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.[2]

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History

KNPR signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. Founded by Lamar Marchese,[3][4][5] 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.[6]

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Repeaters

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

Translators

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References

  1. [1]
    "Facility Technical Data for". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. [2]
    https://hdradio.com/stations/ HD Radio Stations
  3. [3]
    "KNPR founder trades radio for international portraiture". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  4. [4]
    "Leaving her mark on Las Vegas' culture, arts scenes - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. 26 March 2007.
  5. [5]
    "KNPR – Las Vegas, Nevada – Case Study". The Harwood Institute. 3 February 2016.
  6. [6]
    "Desert Companion".
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