WXNT
Encyclopedia
WXNT is a radio station
broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana
, USA, the station serves the Indianapolis area. The station is currently owned by Entercom Indianapolis License, LLC and features programing from Fox News Radio
, Premiere Radio Networks
and Westwood One
. The studios are located at 9245 N. Meridian Street
. The transmitter and antenna are located near 49th St. and Knollton Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
). On May 18, 1992, the call letters changed to WCKN. They again changed on September 8, 1994 to WMYS, a "Music of Your Life
" station playing big band music. On October 22, 2001 the station changed its callsign to WXNT and format to News/Talk. WXNT broadcasts Butler University
basketball and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
. As WMYS, they were the longtime flagship station of the Indianapolis Ice
.
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...
broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, USA, the station serves the Indianapolis area. The station is currently owned by Entercom Indianapolis License, LLC and features programing from Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio is an American radio network programmed by Fox News Channel.- History :In 2003, Fox News began syndicating one minute radio updates to radio stations via syndication service Westwood One. On June 1, 2005, Fox News Radio employed 60 people and provided five minute newscasts at the top...
, Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Networks is an American radio network. It is the largest syndication company in the United States based on popularity of programming...
and Westwood One
Westwood One
Westwood One was an American radio network and was based in New York City. At one time, it was managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation, and Viacom and was later purchased by the private equity firm The Gores Group...
. The studios are located at 9245 N. Meridian Street
Meridian Street (Indianapolis)
Meridian Street is the primary north-south street in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.Meridian Street was formerly aligned with US 31 for much of its length in the city of Indianapolis, before being re-routed to a segment of Interstate 465. The street delineates east addresses from west...
. The transmitter and antenna are located near 49th St. and Knollton Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
History
WXNT began operation as WKBF in 1927. The first call letter change was to WIRE. The station was mentioned as officially opening their new studios on the show "Nightbeat" on October 27, 1950. For many years, its programming consisted of country music. It remained WIRE until the mid '80s. On November 28, 1990, the station became WFXF-AM, which simulcast then-sister station WFXF-FM 103.3 and its classic rock format (as "103.3 The Fox", now Clear Channel owned alternative/active rock X-103WRZX
WRZX -- "X103" or "The X" -- is an FM radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana. The modern rock-formatted station is owned by Clear Channel Communications.-History:...
). On May 18, 1992, the call letters changed to WCKN. They again changed on September 8, 1994 to WMYS, a "Music of Your Life
Music of Your Life
Music of Your Life is a satellite-delivered radio network featuring the Adult Standards music format. Created by record executive and jingle writer Al Ham, and now under the direction of Marc Angell, Music of Your Life has more than 50 AM, FM and HD-2 radio station affiliates, and has been in...
" station playing big band music. On October 22, 2001 the station changed its callsign to WXNT and format to News/Talk. WXNT broadcasts Butler University
Butler University
Butler University is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university offers 60 degree programs to 4,400 students through six colleges: business, communication, education, liberal Arts and sciences, pharmacy and health...
basketball and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame. The team is currently coached by Brian Kelly.Notre Dame competes as an Independent at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level, and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series coalition. It is an...
. As WMYS, they were the longtime flagship station of the Indianapolis Ice
Indianapolis Ice
The Indianapolis Ice is the name of a former hockey team in Indianapolis, Indiana, that played in the International Hockey League from 1988–99 and in the Central Hockey League from 1999–2004. Their original home arena was the Indiana State Fairgrounds Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds...
.