KUER Celebrates 65+ Years On Air

When KUER’s first broadcast sounded from the basement of Kingsbury Hall more than 65 years ago on June 6, 1960, there wasn’t much to suggest that the fledgling student station would be around longer than the school year—or that it would grow into a vibrant, statewide news outlet. But predating NPR by 10 years meant that when the national network launched, KUER was ready for it—and so were its listeners. As one of the network’s founding stations, KUER became Utah’s haven for thoughtful conversation and local news mixed with jazz and classical music. After moving to an all-talk format in 2015, the station has continued to push into the digital future. Audiences can now listen to KUER on their phones, computers, smart speakers, and, of course, FM. How will people access KUER in another 65 years? Wherever it is, one thing is certain: They will still find insightful discussions that connect them to the world.