KZRS

KZRS
Broadcast areaHays, Kansas
Russell, Kansas
Frequency107.9 MHz
BrandingClassic Hits 107.9
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas State Wildcats
Ownership
Owner
  • Barbara White
  • (White Communications, L.L.C.)
KRSL, KRSL-FM
History
First air date
February 3, 1986 (as KZXL)
Former call signs
KZXL (1985–1993)
KZLS (1993–2008)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID37129
ClassC1
ERP99,000 watts
HAAT277 meters (909 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
type:city 38°47′16.00″N 98°44′17.00″W / 38.7877778°N 98.7380556°W / 38.7877778; -98.7380556
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live

KZRS (107.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Great Bend, Kansas. The station broadcasts a classic hits format and is owned by White Communications.[2]

History

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As late as 2009, the station broadcast a hybrid Hot AC format during the day and Top 40 at night as “Star 107.9” (and was also an affiliate of the syndicated Bob & Sheri), then switched to classic hits as "Old School 107.9."

On September 16, 2020, KZRS flipped to a simulcast of then-sister station KNNS, which aired a conservative news/talk format as "The Patriot." As part of then-owner Rocking M Media's bankruptcy reorganization, in which 12 stations in Kansas would be auctioned off to new owners, it was announced on October 31, 2022 that Russell-based White Communications was the winning bidder for KZRS for $270,000. While the bankruptcy court had approved the purchase, the sale had to be filed with the FCC for approval.[3][4][5]

On January 2, 2023, KZRS and KNNS flipped to oldies, branded as "Super Hits 107.9/1510".[6] Upon the consummation of the sale on March 15, White flipped KZRS back to classic hits, branded as "Classic Hits 107.9"; the first song on "Classic Hits" was "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ KZRS fcc.gov. Accessed December 2, 2013
  3. ^ Four Operators to Split 12 Stations Auctioned Off by Rocking M Media
  4. ^ The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes
  5. ^ Rocking M Auction Opens Window to Kansas Broadcasters to Grow Their Reach
  6. ^ Conservative Talk Out in Western Kansas Radioinsight - January 18, 2023
  7. ^ KZRS Flips to Classic Hits Radioinsight - March 15, 2023
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38°46′16″N 98°44′17″W / 38.77111°N 98.73806°W / 38.77111; -98.73806