Jay Bartos
Classical HostJay Bartos joined Nevada Public Radio in 1993 to develop and manage the state’s first radio reading service for people unable to use standard printed material due to blindness or another disability. After the reading service was discontinued in 2011, he became the afternoon host on KNPR for ten years. Jay can now be heard on air on News 88.9 KNPR and Classical 89.7 KCNV throughout the week.
Jay is a graduate of the University of South Florida and did graduate work in London while living in England for several years.
He enjoys hiking and camping throughout the west, especially the desert southwest, with a special fondness for our Great Basin National Park. He reads a lot and loves music. He doesn’t watch TV. He has volunteered at the Animal Foundation since 2016, focusing on helping cats adjust to the shelter and getting the less adoptable ones (by picky human standards) adopted. He also fosters kittens and adult cats, something his own cat only grudgingly accepts.
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The Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued a dust advisory effective through Thursday morning as strong northwest winds could create unhealthy…
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Two federal agencies have unveiled a plan to protect and restore habitat for the southwestern willow flycatcher, a small bird that nests along river…
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Early voting begins tomorrow in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson for the April 7 primary. It runs through April 3.There are only 10 contested…
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Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles needs 75 more employees starting July 1 to deal with long lines of customers Director Troy Dillard told a…
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The Las Vegas Valley Water District today issued a warning about people who claim to be district employees asking to enter homes to inspect for leaks or…
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A group of Utahns yesterday delivered a petition at the state Capitol asking Gov. Gary Herbert to veto legislation that would allow the return of…
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The Clark County Zoning Commission today unanimously approved Wet 'n' Wild's request for a conditional use permit allowing them to apply for a liquor…
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Leprechauns were on the loose in Las Vegas today, working to make area roads safer.They were part of an effort to remind drivers to watch out for…
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The Riviera will close for good May 4 at noon, it was announced today, putting an estimated 1,000 employees out of work. The venerable Strip casino-hotel…
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Two northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard between Tropicana and Harmon avenues are closed following a water pipe rupture this morning.The break was…