KNPR
Frequency88.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingNews 88.9 KNPR
Programming
FormatNews/Talk (Public radio)
SubchannelsHD2: Classical (KCNV simulcast)
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
American Public Media
Public Radio International
BBC World Service
Ownership
OwnerNevada Public Radio
History
First air date
March 24, 1980 (at 89.5)
Former frequencies
89.5 MHz (1980-2003)
Call sign meaning
K Nevada Public Radio. or National Public Radio
Technical information
Facility ID79047
ClassC
ERP22,000 watts
HAAT1,190 meters (3,900 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W / 35.9652; -115.5005
Links
WebcastListen live
WebsiteKNPR 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.

KNPR also published the magazine Desert Companion.[5]

Former logo

Repeaters

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

References

  1. https://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.
  5. "Desert Companion".

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