KQMS (AM)
Encyclopedia
KQMS is an American News/Talk radio station based in Redding, California
. The station is now owned by Mapleton Communications
of Los Angeles, which also owns its five sister stations in Redding and four stations in Chico, California
. It is generally known as a conservative
talk radio station, since all of its main radio shows except for Coast To Coast AM
are considered to be conservative shows.
football and served briefly as news reporter) George Tharalson (who served as news director from 1994-2004, most recently of WIBX-AM
of Utica, New York
.
Redding, California
Redding is a city in far-Northern California. It is the county seat of Shasta County, California, USA. With a population of 89,861, according to the 2010 Census...
. The station is now owned by Mapleton Communications
Mapleton Communications
Mapleton Communications is a broadcast media company, formed in May 2001, operating in the western United States. The company currently owns and operates 41 radio stations in California, Oregon and Washington State....
of Los Angeles, which also owns its five sister stations in Redding and four stations in Chico, California
Chico, California
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 86,187 at the 2010 census, up from 59,954 at the time of the 2000 census...
. It is generally known as a conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
talk radio station, since all of its main radio shows except for Coast To Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM is a North American late-night syndicated radio talk show that deals with a variety of topics, but most frequently ones that relate to either the paranormal or conspiracy theories. It was created by Art Bell and is distributed by Premiere Radio Networks. The program currently...
are considered to be conservative shows.
Alumni
Among former radio personalities that have worked at or have hosted programs on KQMS include Ken Murray (former mayor of Redding), Paul Vietti (who was the color commentator of Shasta CollegeShasta College
Shasta College is an American two-year to four- year community college located in Redding, California founded in 1950. It later moved to a much bigger campus, while the original campus became the new location of Shasta High School....
football and served briefly as news reporter) George Tharalson (who served as news director from 1994-2004, most recently of WIBX-AM
WIBX
WIBX is a talk radio station based in Utica, New York. The station is owned by Townsquare Media.-History:WIBX went on the air December 5, 1925...
of Utica, New York
Utica, New York
Utica is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 62,235 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.6% from the 2000 census....
.