What happened to radio station WLIB?

Emmis COO Pat Walsh informed his staff that WLIB-AM is transitioning to a daily gospel, inspiration, and information programming lineup that includes syndicated programming from AURN and Reach Media. As a result, five people have been let go.

What happened to WBLS?

On July 1, 2019, Emmis announced that it would sell WBLS and WQHT to the public company Mediaco Holding—an affiliate of Standard General—for $91.5 million and a $5 million promissory note. Emmis will be a shareholder in Mediaco Holding and continue to operate the stations. The sale was consummated on November 25, 2019.

What happened to KQQZ?

Louis, were revoked by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 20, 2020 after it was revealed that the principal ownership—Entertainment Media Trust—was set up as a shell company for a convicted felon, Robert S. Romanik, who operated the stations under the “Insane Broadcasting Company” name.

Where is WLIB?

WLIB is owned by Emmis Communications, along with sister stations WBLS (107.5 FM) and WQHT (97.1 FM). The three stations share studios in the Hudson Square neighborhood of lower Manhattan, and WLIB’s transmitter is located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Is Gary Byrd still on WBLS?

Currently on the Air On WBLS-FM, Byrd hosts and executive produces Express Yourself, a weekly call-in show heard Sunday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

What does WBLS radio station stand for?

Where is Kevin Slaten?

Slaten, the former morning-show host on Romanik’s radio home, KQQZ (1190 AM), which was shut down by the Federal Communications Commission, has moved on to Donze Communications.

How old is Kevin Slaten?

54-year-old
Louis sports-talk radio veteran who hosts a call-in show, 54-year-old Kevin Slaten, a.k.a. “The King,” could stand to brush up on his telephone etiquette.

Where is JC Corcoran now?

CORCORAN is a veteran of major stations, including KMOX/ST. LOUIS and WLS-A/CHICAGO. He is currently hosting his own podcast. “There goes the last D.J.

What happened to Kevin Slaten?

Is JC Corcoran still on KBDZ?

Industry veteran JC Corcoran has exited his morning role at Donze Communications classic rock KBDZ Perryville, MO.

When did Kshe 95 start?

Louis area. KSHE transmits on 94.7 MHz and currently uses the slogan “KSHE 95, Real Rock Radio”….KSHE.

Programming
Sister stations	KPNT, WXOS, WIL-FM, WARH
History
First air date	February 11, 1961

What happened to WLIB-FM?

Several years later the New Broadcasting Company, then-owners of WLIB, was awarded a construction permit for the dormant frequency and on September 15, 1965 WLIB-FM signed on. As the Federal Communications Commission had recently instituted a rule prohibiting full-time AM/FM simulcasting in large markets, WLIB-FM was programmed with a Jazz format.

What happened to WLIB 1190 AM?

The station’s nighttime power was increased to 30,000 watts in the early 2000s, in a swap with WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which also broadcasts on 1190 AM. Prior to the power increase WLIB operated during daytime hours (sunrise to sunset) only, deferring at night to WOWO’s 50,000-watt clear-channel signal.

Is wbwbls still in business?

WBLS (107.5 MHz) is an urban adult contemporary formatted FM radio station, licensed to New York City. It is currently owned by Mediaco Holding and operated by Emmis Communications under a shared services agreement, along with sister stations WLIB (1190 AM) and WQHT (97.1 FM).

Where are the WBLS stations located?

The three stations share studios in the Hudson Square neighborhood of lower Manhattan, and WBLS’ transmitter is located at the Empire State Building.