# KNPR

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Public radio station in Las Vegas

KNPR Las Vegas, Nevada United States Broadcast area Las Vegas metropolitan area Frequency 88.9 MHz (HD Radio) Branding News 88.9 KNPR Programming Format Public Radio and talk Subchannels HD2: Classical (KCNV) HD3: Jazz (KUNV) Affiliations NPR APM PRX BBC World Service Institute for Nonprofit News Ownership Owner Nevada Public Radio Sister stations KCNV, KBGZ, KLNR, KTPH, KVNV, KWPR History First air date March 24, 1980 (1980-03-24) Former frequencies 89.5 MHz (1980–2003) Call sign meaning Nevada Public Radio Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 79047 Class C ERP 22,000 watts HAAT 1,190 meters (3,900 ft) Transmitter coordinates 35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W / 35.9652; -115.5005 Translator See § Translators Repeater See § Repeaters Links Public license information Public file LMS Webcast Listen live Website knpr.org

**KNPR** (88.9 [FM](/source/FM_broadcasting), "News 88.9") is a [non-commercial](/source/Non-commercial_educational_station) [radio station](/source/Radio_station) licensed to [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas), Nevada, United States. It is owned by [Nevada Public Radio](/source/Nevada_Public_Radio), and it airs [news and talk](/source/Talk_radio) programming from [NPR](/source/NPR) and other [public radio](/source/Public_radio) networks. As a sister station to [classical music](/source/Classical_music) station [KCNV](/source/KCNV) (89.7 FM), the two stations share studios at the Donald W. Reynolds Broadcast Center on the West Charleston campus of the [College of Southern Nevada](/source/College_of_Southern_Nevada) on South Torrey Pines Drive in west Las Vegas.

KNPR's transmitter is on [Potosi Mountain](/source/Potosi_Mountain_(Nevada)) in [Blue Diamond](/source/Blue_Diamond%2C_Nevada). Programming is simulcast on a network of repeater stations and [FM translators](/source/FM_translator) throughout Nevada. KNPR broadcasts using [HD Radio](/source/HD_Radio) technology. Its HD2 [subchannel](/source/Digital_subchannel) carries the signal of KCNV and its HD3 [subchannel](/source/Digital_subchannel) carries jazz and other music from [KUNV](/source/KUNV), owned by the [University of Nevada, Las Vegas](/source/University_of_Nevada%2C_Las_Vegas) and broadcast from its School of Journalism.

## History

See also: [Nevada Public Radio § History](/source/Nevada_Public_Radio#History)

A group of Las Vegas-area residents started Nevada Public Radio in 1975 as a [non-profit organization](/source/Non-profit_organization), wanting to bring public radio to the state. It sought a [construction permit](/source/Construction_permit) from the [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) to build a station.[2]

KNPR signed on the air on March 24, 1980.[3] It was founded by Lamar Marchese.[2] KNPR was the first NPR [member station](/source/Network_affiliate) in Nevada; [KUNR](/source/KUNR) in [Reno](/source/Reno) signed on in 1963 but did not join NPR until 1981.[4]

In its early years, KNPR carried a mix of NPR news programs along with [classical music](/source/Classical_music). At first it broadcast at 89.5 MHz. The studios were located along [Boulder Highway](/source/Boulder_Highway) on the property of [Sam Boyd Stadium](/source/Sam_Boyd_Stadium). The station was powered at 7,500 watts, one-third of its current output.[5]

By the early 2000s, Nevada Public Radio wanted to have two stations to serve both audiences, those who wanted to hear news and information and those who preferred classical music. In 2003, KNPR moved to 88.9 and switched to a full time news and talk format. Classical music moved to a new [sister station](/source/Sister_station), [KCNV](/source/KCNV) at 89.7.[6] In 2005, Nevada Public Radio acquired an additional transmitter, [KSGU](/source/KLGU_(FM)) at [St. George, Utah](/source/St._George%2C_Utah),[7] but later sold it to the [Educational Media Foundation](/source/Educational_Media_Foundation) in 2020.[8]

## Programming

KNPR carries a news and information format with most shows provided by NPR and other public radio networks. Weekday programs include *[Morning Edition](/source/Morning_Edition), [All Things Considered](/source/All_Things_Considered), [Fresh Air](/source/Fresh_Air), [Here and Now](/source/Here_and_Now_(Boston)), [The World](/source/The_World_(radio_program))* and *[Marketplace](/source/Marketplace_(radio_program))*. The [BBC World Service](/source/BBC_World_Service) runs overnight and for one hour at midday. KNPR produces a local hour of interviews and talk, *State of Nevada*, hosted by Joe Schoenmann. It is broadcast live at 9 a.m. and is repeated at 7 p.m.

NPR also publishes a magazine about Nevada living, *Desert Companion*.

## Repeaters

Call sign Frequency City of license FID FCC info KLKR 89.3 FM Elko, Nevada 174342 LMS KWPR 88.7 FM Lund, Nevada 90472 LMS KLNR 91.7 FM Panaca, Nevada 48350 LMS KVNV 89.1 FM Sun Valley, Nevada 172600 LMS KTPH 91.7 FM Tonopah, Nevada 48356 LMS

### Translators

Call sign Frequency City of license FID FCC info K219LM 91.7 FM Lake Havasu City, Arizona 48355 LMS K201AD 88.1 FM China Lake, Etc., California 28593 LMS K219AV 91.7 FM Beatty, Nevada 49873 LMS K208BB 89.5 FM Laughlin, Etc., Nevada 48353 LMS K201HX 88.1 FM Mesquite, Nevada 48357 LMS K210ET 89.9 FM Moapa, Etc., Nevada 48352 LMS K207CY 89.3 FM Round Mountain, Nevada 92879 LMS K201BF 88.1 FM Scotty's Junction, Nevada 49874 LMS

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-79047_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for KNPR"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=79047). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_2-1) *[Lamar and Patricia Marchese Papers, 1959-2015. MS-00884](http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1ww7s)*. (2023). Las Vegas: Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, [University of Nevada, Las Vegas](/source/University_of_Nevada%2C_Las_Vegas). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250408050722/https://special.library.unlv.edu/ark%3A/62930/f1ww7s) from the original on April 8, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Nevada Radio"](https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1984/1984-BC-YB.pdf) (PDF). *Broadcasting and Cablecasting Yearbook: A Directory of Radio and Cable Stations in the United States and Canada*. 1984. pp. B-161. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210308130611/https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1984/1984-BC-YB.pdf) (PDF) from the original on March 8, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Van Hoozer, Natalie (November 15, 2023). ["KUNR FAQ: Answers to community questions about the station"](https://www.kunr.org/kunr-station/2023-11-15/kunr-faq). *[KUNR](/source/KUNR)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241010055233/https://www.kunr.org/kunr-station/2023-11-15/kunr-faq) from the original on October 10, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_5-0)** Morrison, Jane Ann (April 2, 2007). ["KNPR Pioneer was One Man in Las Vegas Who Wasn't Full of Hot Air"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170604040548/https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/jane-ann-morrison/knpr-pioneer-was-one-man-in-las-vegas-who-wasnt-full-of-hot-air/). *[Las Vegas Review-Journal](/source/Las_Vegas_Review-Journal)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/jane-ann-morrison/knpr-pioneer-was-one-man-in-las-vegas-who-wasnt-full-of-hot-air/) on June 4, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:1_6-0)** Baird, Kirk (October 20, 2003). ["Station to Station: News, Classical Music Lovers Benefit from KNPR/KCEV Move on Oct. 31"](https://web.archive.org/web/20250405072647/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/oct/20/station-to-station-news-classical-music-lovers-ben/). *[Las Vegas Sun](/source/Las_Vegas_Sun)*. Archived from [the original](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/oct/20/station-to-station-news-classical-music-lovers-ben/) on April 5, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Baird, Kirk (March 23, 2005). ["Open to the Public"](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/mar/23/open-to-the-public/). *[Las Vegas Sun](/source/Las_Vegas_Sun)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250724224105/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/mar/23/open-to-the-public/) from the original on July 24, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Jacobson, Adam (April 3, 2020). ["An NPR Sale In Southern Utah Home"](https://rbr.com/an-npr-sale-in-southern-utah-home/). *Radio + Television Business Report*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200407145237/https://www.rbr.com/an-npr-sale-in-southern-utah-home/) from the original on April 7, 2020.

## External links

- [KNPR official website](https://knpr.org)

- [Facility details for Facility ID 79047 (KNPR)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=79047) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [KNPR](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=fm&callLetter=KNPR) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s FM station database

v t e NPR member stations in the state of Nevada Nevada Public Radio–KNPR simulcasted stations Las Vegas KNPR Lund KWPR Panaca KLNR Reno KVNV Tonopah KTPH Other Nevada Public Radio stations Las Vegas KCNV KUNR stations Elko KNCC Reno KUNR Other stations Jackpot KBSJ Las Vegas KUNV Las Vegas KCEP See also List of NPR stations See also adult contemporary classic hits college country news/talk NPR oldies religious rock sports top 40 urban other radio stations in Nevada

v t e Radio stations in the Las Vegas, Nevada, metropolitan area By AM frequency 670 790 840 870 920 970 1060 1100 1230 1280 1340 1400 1460 1540 By FM frequency 87.71 88.1 88.5 88.9 89.7 90.1 90.5 91.1 91.5 92.3 92.7 93.1 93.5 94.1 94.5 95.5 96.3 97.1 97.5 98.5 99.3 99.7 100.5 101.1 101.9 102.7 103.5 104.3 104.7 105.1 105.7 106.5 106.9 107.5 107.9 LPFM 95.9 100.1 101.1 107.1 Translators 90.1 90.9 91.9 94.7 96.7 98.1 98.9 100.1 K261BZ K261ES 100.9 101.5 102.3 103.1 103.9 106.1 NOAA Weather Radio frequency 162.55 Digital radio by frequency & subchannel 88.9-1 88.9-2 88.9-3 90.5-1 91.5-1 91.5-2 91.5-3 92.3-1 93.1-1 93.1-2 94.1-1 94.1-2 94.1-3 95.5-1 95.5-2 96.3-1 97.1-1 98.5-1 98.5-2 98.5-3 99.7-1 99.7-2 99.7-3 100.5-1 100.5-2 100.5-3 101.9-1 102.7-1 102.7-2 103.5-1 103.5-2 105.1-1 105.7-1 106.5-1 106.5-2 106.5-3 107.5-1 107.5-2 By call sign K211DC K215FA K220JW K234BS K251BS K261BZ K268CS K272EE K280DD KADD KBET KCEP KCNV KCYE KENO KFDG-LP KGHD-LD1 KHSJ-LP KHYZ HD2 HD3 KISF HD2 KIYQ-LP KJUL KKGK KKLZ KKVV KLAV KLSQ KLUC-FM HD2 HD3 KMXB KMZQ KNIH KNPR HD2 KOAS KOMP HD2 KPKK KQLL KQQY KQRT KRGT KRLV KRRN KSHP KSNE-FM HD3 KSOS KUNV HD2 HD3 KVEG KVGQ KVGS HD2 HD3 KVID KVKL KVPH KVXL-LP KWID KWNR HD2 HD3 KWWN KXLI KXNT KXPT KXQQ-FM HD2 HD3 KXTE HD2 KYLI KYMT HD2 WXL36 Defunct KDWN (720 AM) KVGK-LP (97.9 FM) KXST (1140 AM) Nearby regions Kingman Laughlin-Needles-Lake Havasu City Pahrump St. George–Cedar City Victor Valley/Barstow See also List of radio stations in Nevada Notes 1. Audio from channel 6 TV station

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