KWGB

Last updated
KWGB
Broadcast areaWestern Kansas
Frequency 97.9 MHz
BrandingFlyover Country 97.9
Programming
Format Country
Affiliations SRN News
Kansas Jayhawks
Ownership
OwnerMelia Communications
KLOE, KXXX
History
First air date
September 1, 1998
Technical information
Facility ID 81915
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 216 meters (709 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
type:city 39°23′24.00″N101°33′35.00″W / 39.3900000°N 101.5597222°W / 39.3900000; -101.5597222
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.nwksradio.net/hot-country979/

KWGB (97.9 FM) is a country music radio station serving western Kansas from Colby, Kansas, United States. Its branding is "Flyover Country 97.9".

Contents

On October 6, 2023, KWGB rebranded from "Hot Country" to "Flyover Country 97.9". [1]

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References

  1. KWGB Relaunches as Flyover Country Radioinsight - October 6, 2023

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