KNBZ
Encyclopedia
KNBZ is a radio station
licensed
to serve Redfield, South Dakota
. The station is owned by Hub City Radio, a division of Armada Media Corporation, and licensed to Armada Media - Aberdeen, Inc. It airs an Adult Contemporary music format.
The station was assigned the KNBZ call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
on September 2, 1997
.
Notable weekday programming includes Jay Dean and the Morning Party (6am-10am), Rusty Rokit (10am-2pm), Nikki (2pm-7pm) and the syndicated John Tesh
program (7pm-Midnight). Featured weekend programs include Backtrax USA
, Jim Brickman
, The Weekly Pop 20
, Dave Koz
, 70's Show with Cindy Barton The station aired AT 10 with Casey Kasem.
satellite format.
In the fall of 2004, as part of a reorganization by the Ingstad family, Aberdeen Radio Ranch Inc. (Robert J. Ingstad, co-president) agreed to acquire KGIM-AM/FM, KNBZ-FM and KQKD-AM from Robert E. Ingstad (Pheasant Country Broadcasting) The transaction price was not disclosed.
Late 2004, Aberdeen Radio Ranch’s Rob and Todd Ingstad of Valley City, ND signed an agreement to acquire five Clear Channel-Aberdeen, SD stations: KKAA-AM, KSDN-AM/FM, KBFO-FM, KQAA-FM. In separate transactions, Aberdeen Radio Ranch agreed to convey the assets of three of its stations to other companies, leaving the Ingstads with six area stations: KGIM-AM/FM, KBFO-FM, KSDN-AM/FM and KNBZ-FM. Sacramento-based Education Media Foundation picked up KQAA-FM. Oakland-based Family Stations acquired KKAA-AM and KQKD-AM. The studios were relocated from the Berkshire Plaza to a newly remodeled south highway 281 building that houses the KSDN-AM/FM transmitters. KNBZ-FM's format was changed to Oldies and rebranded Kool 97.7 to fill the void of the departed KQAA-FM.
In May 2006, Armada Media Corporation reached an agreement to acquire KBFO
, KGIM, KGIM-FM
, KNBZ, KSDN
, and KSDN-FM
from Aberdeen Radio Ranch for a reported $9.25 million. KNBZ-FM's format was changed once again from Oldies to Adult Contemporary and rebranded as Sunny 97.7.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
licensed
City of license
A city of license or community of license, in American and Canadian broadcasting, is the community that a radio station or television station is officially licensed to serve by that country's broadcast regulator....
to serve Redfield, South Dakota
Redfield, South Dakota
Redfield is a city in and the county seat of Spink County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,333 at the 2010 census. The city is not to be confused with the surrounding Redfield Township, which encompasses unincorporated areas outside of the city limits.-Geography:Redfield is...
. The station is owned by Hub City Radio, a division of Armada Media Corporation, and licensed to Armada Media - Aberdeen, Inc. It airs an Adult Contemporary music format.
The station was assigned the KNBZ call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on September 2, 1997
1997 in radio
The year 1997 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*February 15 - After 5 years of Alternative Rock, WDRE flips into Rhythmic AC as Philly 103.9, the station, began to play Pearl Jam's Alive while crowding the live stage....
.
Notable weekday programming includes Jay Dean and the Morning Party (6am-10am), Rusty Rokit (10am-2pm), Nikki (2pm-7pm) and the syndicated John Tesh
John Tesh
John Frank Tesh is an American pianist and composer of pop music, as well as a radio host and television presenter. His 10-year-old 'Intelligence for Your Life Radio Show' reaches 14.2 Million listeners/week, and is syndicated by Teshmedia on 400 stations in US, Canada, and the UK...
program (7pm-Midnight). Featured weekend programs include Backtrax USA
Backtrax USA
Backtrax USA is a two hour radio program hosted by former WHTZ DJ Kid Kelly that premiered in 1993.The show originally highlighted hit music from the 1980s. Since 2003, however, Backtrax USA has offered a 1990s version of the show featuring hit music from this decade alongside that of the '80s...
, Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist. He has been named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, with six of his albums receiving Gold and Platinum status. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists...
, The Weekly Pop 20
The Weekly Pop 20
The Weekly Pop 20 with Ann Duran is a nationally syndicated two hour weekend radio show, playing the best adult pop hits of the 1980s, 1990s, and now. The show is designed for the "Gen-X" listener, targeting AC, HAC, Classic Hits and Variety Hits formats with a target demographic of 25-54. The show...
, Dave Koz
Dave Koz
Dave Koz is an American smooth jazz saxophonist.- Life and career :Dave Koz was born on March 27, 1963 in Encino, California....
, 70's Show with Cindy Barton The station aired AT 10 with Casey Kasem.
Ownership, history and programming
In mid-1996, KGIM-AM was acquired by Pheasant Country Broadcasting, owned by Robert E. Ingstad and plans were made to launch two 100,000-watt FM counterparts. KGIM-FM 103.7 was launched June 12, 1997 with a country music format and branded Pheasant Country 103. KNBZ-FM 97.7 was launched July 20, 1999 with an Adult AC format and branded Z97. The majority of its programing (excluding a local morning show) came from ABC Radio's Best Hits Best VarietyToday's Best Hits
Today's Best Hits is an American radio network with a Hot Adult Contemporary format. It plays many contemporary songs. It also features many retro hits, and on Saturday night, it plays only requested retro songs. The network was previously known as Best Hits, Best Variety...
satellite format.
In the fall of 2004, as part of a reorganization by the Ingstad family, Aberdeen Radio Ranch Inc. (Robert J. Ingstad, co-president) agreed to acquire KGIM-AM/FM, KNBZ-FM and KQKD-AM from Robert E. Ingstad (Pheasant Country Broadcasting) The transaction price was not disclosed.
Late 2004, Aberdeen Radio Ranch’s Rob and Todd Ingstad of Valley City, ND signed an agreement to acquire five Clear Channel-Aberdeen, SD stations: KKAA-AM, KSDN-AM/FM, KBFO-FM, KQAA-FM. In separate transactions, Aberdeen Radio Ranch agreed to convey the assets of three of its stations to other companies, leaving the Ingstads with six area stations: KGIM-AM/FM, KBFO-FM, KSDN-AM/FM and KNBZ-FM. Sacramento-based Education Media Foundation picked up KQAA-FM. Oakland-based Family Stations acquired KKAA-AM and KQKD-AM. The studios were relocated from the Berkshire Plaza to a newly remodeled south highway 281 building that houses the KSDN-AM/FM transmitters. KNBZ-FM's format was changed to Oldies and rebranded Kool 97.7 to fill the void of the departed KQAA-FM.
In May 2006, Armada Media Corporation reached an agreement to acquire KBFO
KBFO
KBFO-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 music format. Licensed to Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA, the station serves the Aberdeen area...
, KGIM, KGIM-FM
KGIM-FM
KGIM-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Redfield, South Dakota. The station is owned by Armada Media Corporation, and licensed to Armada Media - Aberdeen, Inc...
, KNBZ, KSDN
KSDN (AM)
KSDN is a radio station licensed to serve Aberdeen, South Dakota. The station is owned by Armada Media Corporation, and licensed to Armada Media - Aberdeen, Inc...
, and KSDN-FM
KSDN-FM
KSDN-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Aberdeen, South Dakota. The station is owned by Armada Media Corporation, and licensed to Armada Media - Aberdeen, Inc...
from Aberdeen Radio Ranch for a reported $9.25 million. KNBZ-FM's format was changed once again from Oldies to Adult Contemporary and rebranded as Sunny 97.7.