Traverse City News and Events

On The Radio Dial: WKLT-FM Is Sold

Dec. 27, 2019

Traverse City-based Midwestern Broadcasting, owners of WTCM, WCCW and other radio stations in northern Michigan, has agreed in principle to purchase longtime rock station WKLT, 97.5 FM from Northern Broadcasting. 

The station has a long history in the rock format, from popular morning show hosts, its giant red radio "party trailer" and the lunchtime show "Lunch at the Leetsville Cafe with Terri Ray." The station is part of a six-station group that is being sold-off to various buyers. 

Midwestern Broadcasting General Manager Chris Warren tells The Ticker, "We've enjoyed a friendly, but competitive, relationship with WKLT for over 30 years. The call letters WKLT are renowned in Michigan's radio community, as well as the country's rock-n-roll circles. They've maintained a dominant position in the market with compelling personalities, aggressive event marketing, and unparalleled interaction with the community. We couldn’t be more excited about the addition of WKLT to our group of northern Michigan radio properties.

The deal is expected to close and be approved in February. No purchase price has been disclosed. 

Comment

What To Watch Around Northern Michigan In 2025

Read More >>

Full Circle: Interlochen Alumnus Liv Greene Talks Teaching The Next Generation Of Songwriters, Making Her Mark On The Music World

Read More >>

Record Year: Airport Traffic, Parkway Project Among Traverse City's Eye-Popping 2024 Numbers

Read More >>

City Considers New Water, Sewer Rates

Read More >>

Community Foundation Announces Year-End Grants

Read More >>

From Yoga to Sushi, Former TCAPS Buildings Find New Purposes

Read More >>

Antrim Remains in 86th District Court for Now - But Still Pursuing Separation

Read More >>

City Planning Commission Eyes Vacation Rental Changes

Read More >>

Full Steam Ahead: Festival of Trains Chugs On

Read More >>

Man Killed in East Bay Snowmobile Accident

Read More >>

How To Ring In 2025 In The North

Read More >>

The Ticker's Top 8: Our Biggest Stories Of 2024

Read More >>

Jewett Sentenced to Five Days in Jail, Probation, $500 Fine on Prostitution Charge

Read More >>

Traverse City Makes Wall Street Journal's '10 Places To Go In 2025' List

Read More >>