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. History KNPR signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. Founded by Lamar Marchese, 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. 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 A sixth transmitter, KSGU at St. George, Utah, was sold to the Educational Media Foundation in 2020. References External links Official Website NPR News and talk radio stations in the United States NPR member stations Radio stations established in 1980 1980 establishments in Nevada