WCCY

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WCCY
WCCY TheLIFT99.3 logo.jpg
Broadcast area
Frequency 1400 kHz
BrandingThe Lift 99.3 FM
Programming
Format Top 40 (CHR)
Affiliations Michigan Radio Network
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Lions
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Tigers
Finlandia Lions
Ownership
Owner
WHKB, WOLV
History
First air date
1929 (as WHDF)
Former call signs
WHDF (1929–1979)
Technical information
Facility ID 65672
Class C
Power 1,000 watts unlimited
Translator(s) 99.3 W257CZ (Houghton)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 993thelift.com

WCCY (1400 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Houghton, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1929. It is owned by Morgan Murphy Media.

Contents

The studios are at 313 E. Montezuma, Houghton. It shares this location with its sister stations, WOLV and WHKB.

History

On June 16, 2017, at 3 pm, WCCY changed their format from adult standards to CHR, branded as "99.3 The Lift". [1]

In September 2023, The Marks Group sold the Michigan broadcasting properties—WBKB-TV, WBKP, WBUP, and the Houghton and Iron River radio stations—for $13.375 million to Morgan Murphy Media. [2] The deal was closed on December 4. [3]

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References

  1. WCCY Flips to CHR "99.3 The Lift" Radioinsight - June 16, 2017
  2. Venta, Lance (September 14, 2023). "Morgan Murphy Media Acquires Northern Michigan TV/Radio Combo". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. "Done Deal: Morgan Murphy Media Completes Purchase Of Marks Media Group Stations". Insideradio.com. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.

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