KVNV (89.1 FM) is a non-commercial

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near

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. It broadcasts a news/talk format with programming from Nevada Public Radio and

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. KVNV began broadcasting under the callsign KXNV, branded as ''Radio Free Reno'' and was owned by Open Sky Media. In 2015 its callsign was changed to KJIV and it was rebranded as ''The Fine 89''. KVNV was acquired by Nevada Public Radio for $550,000 in November 2016; the purchase was consummated on February 17, 2017. ''The Fine 89'' changed their branding to ''JiveRadio'' and continues to operate online with content aimed for the Reno area. Subsequently broadcasting an

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format under the branding "NV-89", KVNV flipped to a full simulcast of

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on September 6, 2019. The change was necessitated due to funding shortfalls at Nevada Public Radio that forced the organization to lay off its Reno-based staffers. This was intended as a temporary measure until it could find a buyer for KVNV. KSGU in

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was also put up for sale. While it was able to find a buyer for KSGU, it has been unable to do so for KVNV.

Simulcasting stations

Programming from KVNV has one direct translator, located in Carson City. Until 2019, it was also simulcast on the second

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channels of Nevada Public Radio's other stations.

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* {{Reno Radio NPR member stations Radio stations established in 2014 VNV 2014 establishments in Nevada News and talk radio stations in the United States Washoe County, Nevada