Kansas Public Radio

Kansas Public Radio (KPR), based in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, is a network of stations operated by the University of Kansas, serving northeast, north-central, and southeast Kansas, as well as parts of Missouri. Established in 1952 as KANU, it became a charter member of NPR in 1971, broadcasting from studios in KU’s Broadcasting Hall. KPR includes stations like KANU 91.5 FM (Lawrence, Topeka, Kansas City), KANH 89.7 FM (Emporia), and KANV 91.3 FM (Junction City), delivering a mix of news, talk, and music to a wide region.

The programming features NPR staples like All Things Considered and This American Life, alongside local shows such as Opera Is My Hobby and The Retro Cocktail Hour. Music spans classical, jazz, and bluegrass, with artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Diana Krall, and The Infamous Stringdusters. KPR’s KPR2 HD signal offers additional news-talk content from NPR and BBC, while the Kansas Audio-Reader Network supports the visually impaired. The station is known for its Peabody Award-winning history and community engagement.

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