KNPR

KNPR
Las Vegas, Nevada;
Frequency	88.9 (MHz)(HD Radio)
Branding	News 88.9
Programming
Format	News/Talk (Public Radio)
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 (on 89.5 FM, moved to 88.9 FM in 2003)
Call sign meaning	K Nevada Public Radio
Technical information
Class	C
ERP	22,000 watts
HAAT	1,190 meters (3,900 ft)
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	www.knpr.org

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 signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. Founded by Lamar Marchese,^[1]^[2] 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.

KNPR broadcasts in HD.^[3]

KNPR published the magazine Desert Companion.

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
KSGU at 90.3 FM in Saint George, Utah

References

^ "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.
^ https://hdradio.com/stations/ HD Radio Stations

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

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

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

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