City | Las Vegas, Nevada |
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Branding | News 88.9 |
Slogan | "Nevada Public Radio" |
Frequency | 88.9 (MHz)(also on HD Radio) |
First air date | March 24, 1980 (on 89.5 FM, moved to 88.9 FM in 2003) |
Format |
News/Talk (Public Radio) erp = 22,000 watts |
HAAT | 1,190 meters |
Class | C |
Callsign meaning | K Nevada Public Radio |
Owner | Nevada Public Radio |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www.knpr.org |
News/Talk (Public Radio)
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.
KNPR signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. It 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.
Coordinates: 35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W