KNPB is pleased to celebrate the winners of the 2017 KNPB PBS Kids Writers Contest on Wednesday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Reno Tahoe International Airport. Over 1,300 creative entries were received from local children grades K-3 and 12 winners were chosen for first place, second place, and third place recognitions.

New TV Channel Will Support KNPB Mission to Reach Local Children with High-Quality Educational Content Around the Clock.

KNPB Manager of Education Services Susan Mayes-Smith, along with TMCC High School counselor, Kati Swanson gave a presentation to school counselors at the Nevada School Counselor Association’s (NVSCA) 2017 Annual Conference January 27 through 29.

KNPB Board of Trustees has new officers for 2017 along with some new board members.

KNPB announced today that the station is launching new, free localized 24/7 children’s services beginning Monday, January 16. The services include a live stream digital platform available at knpb.org/knpbpbskids as well as a new broadcast TV channel that will debut Monday, March 6. The effort is the latest KNPB initiative to support early learning in the region.

KNPB will present its annual Aged to Perfection Tribute Gala on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. This year’s distinguished honorees are Jeane Jones, Jerry Smith and The Nell J. Redfield Foundation.

The PBS stations in Reno and Las Vegas have ended their co-production of a nightly interview program hosted by Jon Ralston, effective June 21, 2016.