KNPR

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.

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
  • External links

  • Official Website
  • Query the FCC's FM station database for KNPR
  • Radio-Locator information on KNPR
  • Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KNPR
  • Query the FCC's FM station database for KWPR
  • Radio-Locator information on KWPR
  • Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KWPR
  • Query the FCC's FM station database for KLNR
  • Radio-Locator information on KLNR
  • Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KLNR
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