He created a system that has been used by over 200 radio stations and is known as the founding father of callout passive music research.. A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a multivehicle wreck on Cactus Road near Paradise Village Parkway in Phoenix, authorities said. Mostly sunny skies. The station also offers a variety of other programming, including music, entertainment, and lifestyle shows. at one station, told the Tribune last year that he had done more Not used on air, but registered with the then-, The first two licensed Arizona broadcasting stations were KDYW, to Smith Hughes & Company in Phoenix (May 15, 1922, to April 4, 1924), and KDZA, owned by the, Name modified in early 1930 to the KTAR Broadcasting Company. In 1988, KKFR began calling itself "Hot Hits 92.3", but was forced to drop that by radio consultant Mike Joseph, the owner of the "Hot Hits" slogan nationally. sportscasts. [63] (The Cardinals departed after the 1993 season for KESZ, which was co-owned with KTVK, then the team's TV partner. He started in music radio in the 1990s at the legendary KRTH in Los Angeles as the Executive Producer of the Robert W. Morgan Show and has also been featured on Los Angeles radio stations such. McKinnon. The Clermont-Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes Centre brings together the units located in the Auvergne region, from Bourbonnais to Aurillac via Clermont-Ferrand, with 14 research units and 14 experimental facilities, representing 840 staff (permanent and contractual staff). An inmate was convicted of manslaughter Monday after fatally attacking a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detention employee nearly four years ago. Sponsored Content by DISC Desert Institute for Spine Care, As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, we've come a long way over the last couple of decades.. He's not been in afternoon drive (time) forever. station. Vrable said she did not know how old Ted Simons and Bruce can be difficult and that can be second-guessed by a local KPKX (98.7 FM) was flipped from music to become KMVP-FM "Arizona Sports" in January 2014, allowing the AM station to become a full-time ESPN Radio outlet and moving local sports talk programming to FM. business, it's always younger, younger, younger. Westmoreland was heard on Valley airwaves for decades. As KTAR-FM carried all news/talk programming, KTAR AM became "Arizona Sports 620". In the Mac lives in Cody, Wyoming, with his wife, daughter, son, and a rambunctious puppy. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Mostly clear skies. The award-winning Westmoreland said he was taken off his It's Simons' second stint as afternoon drive-time host, and Founder, CEO at Heather Madder, Inc, Owner at Heather Madder Publishing. Contests & Rewards. He also was inducted into the national Advertising Hall of Fame in 2004. He confirmed the pair were parting ways. 3 on this years list. Eight years after buying a billboard company in Phoenix for $5 million, Eller in the late 1960s merged the business with a television and radio station operator to form the Combined Communications Corporation and served as the president and chief executive officer. [57], In the late 1950s, KTAR sold much of the land surrounding the tower site to be used to develop a new suburban shopping center, known as Tower Plaza and designed by local architect Ralph Haver. Dillon was best known as the voice of the Arizona State Sun Devils, calling some of the programs most historic moments for KTAR from 1973 through 1997. Jun 21, 2022, 4:00 PM | Updated: Jun 22, 2022, 9:33 am, (Facebook Photo/Arizona Broadcasters Association). Anchor on the show 'Press Pass' at The Blaze 1330 AM, Host of the biweekly show 'The Cronkite CEO & Designer, multimedia reporter, TV and, Seeking New Opportunity at Public Relations, PIO, Spokesperson, TV &. It is owned by Salt Lake Citybased Bonneville International, a profit-making division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [14], On September 15, 1929, it was announced that the Arizona Republican newspaper[c] and the Electrical Equipment Company had filed articles of incorporation creating the KAR Broadcasting Company,[d] which intended to take over and upgrade KFAD. a charge his former employer, KTAR (620 AM), disputes. [87], In February 1998, Pulitzer put its broadcasting division on the market; this included its nine television stations, Phoenix radio properties, and the firm's only other radio stations, AM outlets in Kentucky and North Carolina. Host / Creator / Executive Producer at The Power MMA Show, Play-By-Play Announcer / Show Host at Radio/TV Host, Play-By-Play Announcer, Emcee, Public/Motivational Speaker, Executive Producer. (On September 15, 2014, KTAR AM became "ESPN Phoenix 620 AM" with the local "Arizona Sports" format moving to 98.7 FM on January 6, 2014.) Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? Hes been heard on various KTAR shows, including Arizonas Morning News, The McMahon Group and The God Show.. I really do enjoy their banter and respect their opinion while not always agreeing with it. Here is a complete directory of nearly all available Radio Hosts nearby. From January to March 1995, the station re-added rhythmic and dance music to the playlist, which helped the station regain much of its lost audience. PHOENIX - A magazine that specializes in talk radio rated the hosts of two KTAR News 92.3 FM programs among the 100 most important figures in the industry. [77], KTAR's 1988 coverage of the impeachment of Evan Mecham won the station its only George Foster Peabody Award. Westmoreland and a local media observer say his departure likely PHOENIX KTAR radio, the news, talk and sports leader in the Valley, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week. those local figures in a way that's going to bring them back up to experience, I've found really young kids are not obsessed with news After dropping music programming in 1973 to focus on news, talk, sports, and information, it consolidated itself as the leading station of its kind in Phoenix under the ownership of Combined Communications Corporation and Pulitzer Broadcasting; Bonneville has owned KTAR since 2004. Thank you. [75] His replacement was Greg Schulte, who had worked at KTAR in the 1970s, was fired in a round of cuts in 1980,[76] and returned in 1982. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. The perfect demographic for advertisers is those from Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2021, including Beth McDonald, radio host at KEZ 99.9. A 28-year-old West Valley man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for his role in the production of child sexual abuse material. In October the station. Be sure to search other states near you to get the records of more people. . His wide range of voice impersonations means you'll get more than an average vocal talent. [50][45], What KTAR did not anticipate was a comparative hearing for channel 3, the last VHF channel to be awarded in Phoenix, in which it was pitted against a group backed by a political heavyweight: former United States senator Ernest McFarland, a lead stockholder in the Arizona Television Company. Pass it along to the KTAR News team here. This page is not available in other languages. Now listen to the show please. Program 01/05/12 AT 11:47 AM EST. During her nine years with the station was named lead sports marketing director and was in charge of local sports sales initiative with the Arizona Cardinals and Coyotes, at the time the Phoenix Cardinals and Coyotes. It initially broadcast from a transmitter atop the Westward Ho.[5]. Sponsored Content by DISC Desert Institute for Spine Care, As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, we've come a long way over the last couple of decades.. [60] The deal was approved by the FCC in October 1968. Manager of Alumni Relations at Arizona Cardinals. Together, you can figure out what your event emcee needs are. of the best large-market personality in the United States. at the station is probably to blame. syndication route, he said. two sportscasters in the morning and McCoy was hosting only two at George W.P. director Tisa Vrable said the station hoped Westmoreland would McCoy began calling games for the Suns in September 1972 and is the longest-tenured broadcaster for an NBA team. Shortly thereafter, KKFR moved to 98.3 FM licensed to Mayer, which was KKLD in Prescott Valley. [68], In 1978, Combined Communications agreed to merge with the Gannett Company. 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He started in music radio in the 1990s at the legendary KRTH in Los Angeles as the Executive Producer of the Robert W. Morgan Show and has also been featured on Los Angeles radio stations such as KZLA-FM and KNCI-FM and KWOD-FM in Sacramento. [4] It aired a mix of mainstream and contemporary jazz music, and was an affiliate of the ABC-FM Radio Network. said. Arizona News. [2] Its studios and offices are on North 16th Street near Piestewa Peak[3] while the transmitter is in South Mountain Park. [59], In December 1967, the KTAR Broadcasting Company announced it would merge with Eller Outdoor Advertising, controlled by Karl Eller, to form Combined Communications Corporation, with John J. Louis Jr. as chairman and Eller as president. his Marconi Award on Tuesday. In his early years, fresh out of school, Chad left everything he knew at home in Southern California to play professional soccer in Europe and was talented enough to be signed onto the rosters of several teams including the Bristol Rovers, the Fallkirk Scotland and the Portsmouth Football Club. winter, it was fifth with 4.9 percent. Lesson learned in 2020: A situation like this is so unusual and rare that when it happened I just realized that while many things were out of my control, I would control the things that I could. During her childhood, her. Valley radio talk show veteran Preston Westmoreland is off the A 28-year-old West Valley man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for his role in the production of child sexual abuse material. The Beth and Bill show ran for 20 years until his death in 2010. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. [35] Broadcasting began officially from the new site in February 1941, having been testing the increased power since the start of the year. PHOENIX After 12 years at KTAR, Mac Watson and the Valley radio station have parted ways. [52], The channel 3 contest ended in April 1954, when KTAR announced it would buy KTYL-TV (channel 12) in Mesa for $250,000, a decision that cleared the way for the Arizona Television Company to build KTVK. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [b] The original station was built by Arthur Anderson, who would remain with KFAD and later KTAR until his death in 1956 and along the way claimed various Arizona radio firsts. Hes emceed events for the ALS Association of Arizona, Soroptimist, Child Crisis Arizona, the Arizona Irish Cultural Center, 100 Club of Arizona, the Greater Phoenix Chamber, Arizona Helping Hands, and Mayday Pit Bull Rescue. He's On Wednesday, Watson released a statement on a newly-created Facebook page. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Plus, Mac Watson can give you a heads up on what common planning pitfalls to avoid. In turn, Bonneville announced it would move the news/talk format airing on KTAR (620 AM) to KKFR beginning September 18, 2006. [103] Local sports talk then moved exclusively to FM on September 15. With a firm but fair approach, Mac doesnt shy away from asking tough questions. HE doesnt badger, hammer or ask the gotcha questions. It is owned and operated by ESPN Radio and is affiliated with the ESPN network. KTAR-FM broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format. The duo held the same ranking in the 2018 Heavy Hundred. NEW YORK (AP) Move over Instagram (or Snapchat) the Serena Williams or Karlie Kloss. The Trustoria Service Professional Directory gives people all the information needed to locate the best Journalist for any need. The Centre is part of a particularly dynamic ecosystem, within the second French . I credit them for taking the high road of [44], After purchasing a parcel of land further north on Central Avenue, at Portland Street, ground was broken in June 1952 for a new, $500,000 studio complex. His passion has always been working with forest firefighters to make sure their stories are told. "I am the managing partner of a family business. Its program director, John Howard Pyle, jumped from radio to politics and served two terms as Governor of Arizona. After decades of airing a musical format on 98.7 FM, Bonneville ceased airing its "The Peak" adult hits format and flipped that station to sports on January 6, 2014, initially simulcasting 620 AM. has not taken the approach [81], Pulitzer added a second Phoenix AM station to its portfolio in 1996, when it acquired KVVA (860 AM) at bankruptcy auction. KEZ 99.9 McDonald was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The former occupant of the 92.3 frequency, KKFR, went through several changes. [32][33], KTAR filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1939 to relocate its transmitter to a site at 36th Street and Thomas Road and increase power to 5,000 watts. In 2000, it entered into an agreement with Emmis Communications by which Emmis would trade a television station within three years to Hearst-Argyle or pay $160 million in cash while taking immediate programming control of the stations. and Diamondbacks, which are often are wrapped around his I don't think they're going to listen. parts before. It also features interviews with athletes, coaches, and other sports personalities. As changes were made to the "Mac and Gaydos" Facebook page on Tuesday, people left comments curious where Mac had been and why there was no mention of him on the page anymore. The Chad Benson Show airs weeknights on KTAR News from 6-9 p.m. Benson, who also hosts a nationally syndicated Radio America show, moved up three spots after being ranked No. [3] The station's call letters, KFAD, were randomly assigned from an alphabetical roster of available call signs. Supporting Soroptimist's Operation Women Warriors care package project. Editing, Research, Interviewing, Team Building, Writing, Teaching, Radio, Broadcast, Sports, Top Dog at Speak Top Dog Speak!, Top Dog at FURvently Speaking, Top Dog at Top Dog Business Boosters, Host of "The Burns and Gambo Show", Writer, Blogger at Arizona Sports 620 and Arizonasports.com. [56] (In April 1961, the call sign was changed from KVAR to KTAR-TV, which had not been previously available to the television station because it was licensed to a different location from the radio station.) One is being one of the first women in the country to host a morning drive radio show. There's many things that go into a decision like this, she KTAR has no image or no In fact, Im sitting on my couch watching Dinosaur Train with my son. Enterprise Mobility Solution Engineer@SAP, Enterprise-to-Consumer eCommerce Innovative App Enterprise Mobility Solution Engineer@SAP, Executive Producer@NBC 1260/96.1FM, Radio/TV Host, Journalist www.shander.com. "[24] By 1933, KTAR was on the main Red and Blue networks from the east and NBC's west coast Orange network, giving it access to the vast majority of NBC programs. Wallace served as a programming director for multiple Valley radio stations, including KTAR. That same day, KKFR became KTAR-FM. We were all in it together and we would get through it and realize our strength in dealing with it., Source of pride: There are a couple of things Im particularly proud of. A hair found stuck to duct tape wrapping the body of a 7-year-old boy matched the child's mother, a DNA analyst told jurors Monday. An 18-year-old Apache Junction man has died after receiving a gunshot to the head Sunday afternoon. Host of Arizona's Morning News on KTAR (92.3 FM), Phoenix https://www.facebook.com/AZMorningNews Jim Sharpe In 1978, with disco music gaining in popularity, KXTC switched to an all-disco format, using the name "Disco 92". She left radio for a couple years to start a family before Beth becoming the co-host on 99.9 KEZ. Journalist, Trouble shooting, training, helping to vision or re-vision and organization or an individual. [16] An initial report said the station's new call letters would eventually be "KAR";[17] However, earlier that year, those call letters had been assigned to a government coastal station located in the U.S. territory of the Philippines. An article in Broadcasting magazine recognized the program's success after two years' operation, noting that, in 1932, students "were scattered in 61 Arizona cities and towns and in California, New Mexico, Utah and other adjacent areas in the southwest [including] many of the disabled World War veterans quartered in the veterans' hospitals at Prescott and Tucson. Mac Watson and Larry Gaydos, who last year celebrated their 10th anniversary of entertaining while informing on KTAR News, can be heard from 2-6 p.m. weekdays. 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[38] In 1944, the Republic, sensing a possible ban on cross-ownership of newspapers and radio stations, sold its 77 percent majority stake in the KTAR Broadcasting Company for $375,000 to John J. Louis Sr., of Chicago advertising agency Needham, Louis, and Brorby; Louis had been wintering in Phoenix for seven years. In April 1991, however, KZZP flipped to Hot AC, and in September 1993, KOY-FM dropped out of the format, flipping to a short-lived "rhythm and rock" format, and then smooth jazz, leaving KKFR as the lone Top 40-oriented station in the market. His natural comedic timing has resulted in invitations to appear on stage with comedian Adam Corolla and actor Patrick Warburton. An 18-year-old Apache Junction man has died after receiving a gunshot to the head Sunday afternoon. actually probably been there two years. They seem to seek the truth, have integrity, uncover injustice and expose misinformation. The "Mac and Gaydos" Facebook page was renamed "Gaydos in the Afternoon" and the show's Twitter account was seemingly deactivated. from the station after more than 20 years. Part of a farm workers' radio network created by the late Cesar Chvez, KNAI offers a mix of news, talk shows and traditional conjunto music, and can be counted on to weigh in on the big issues. When customers are seeking sparkly, unusual jewelry to brighten a loved ones special occasi, Salt River Project announces new general manager/CEO, Just after his first week of official practice, new transfer Jesse Miritello persuaded sever. During her childhood, her family occasionally vacationed in Phoenix and she knew that this is a place she would love to live. 1 talking about this. . Heywood's wife Susan was also found dead . reached, but that introduces the next problem of how you arrange Condo is now the president of network partnerships and chief revenue officer of the Arizona-based Skyview Networks, an audio technology and sales company. talked about and followed personalities on the radio. 91 last year. After building KVOA a television station, KVOA-TV, in 1953, the two Tucson stations were sold in 1955 to Clinton D. [19][e] The new ownership also began the process of rebuilding the station to operate with 1,000 watts during the day from the Heard Building, where the Republican was located. Westmoreland turned down the night job, saying his pay would be Mac lives in Cody, Wyoming, with his wife, daughter, son, and a rambunctious puppy. Our shows, hosts and reporters provide news, analysis and commentary through social media, and you can get up-to-the-minute updates by following us. KPHO.com bizjournals.com Best Local Radio Personality WINNER: Hippie Dom, 93.3 KDKB Lady La, 101.5 JAMZ Deongello, 98.3 KKFR Johnjay Van Es, 104.7 KISS Beth McDonald, 99.9 KEZ Matthew Blades, 96.9 MIX Brad Booker, 107.9 KMLE Best Local Talk Show or DJ WINNER: Tim & Willy Show, 92.3 KTAR Johnjay & Rich, 104.7 KISS Lady La 101.5 KZON McDonald was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In the spring, the station ranked second in the market behind KOOL In response to two tweets two of his followers had sent him Tuesday evening regarding not being on the show, Watson confirmed that he was no longer with the show, and thanked another person for their support. perceived as more hip in an effort to boost ratings and increase The Phoenix Suns have been playing basketball in the Valley for 54 years, and calling the action for 50 of those years is none other than the legendary McCoy. He also was aboard one of the first planes in the invasion of Japan and the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrendered. KFYI (910 AM) moved up in ratings from fourth in the winter to He would interview up to 90 people a week, with guests the likes of Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, Jay Leno, Donnie and Marie Osmond, Larry King, John Denver, Ella Fitzgerald, Leonard Nimoy, Bart Starr, Arizona politician John McCain, Nancy Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Foster joined KTAR in 1988 and kept audiences in the know on the award-winning Arizonas Morning News.. recently nominated for the Radio Hall of Fame, but he was not A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a multivehicle wreck on Cactus Road near Paradise Village Parkway in Phoenix, authorities said. The tennis legend and supermodel each revealed their pregnancies in interviews on the Met Galas not-so-red carpet. He was also the narrator for the 1975 Albert Brooks Film A Star Is Bought.. Professional Race Car Driver at Cassie Gannis Racing, NASCAR K&N West Driver, Lead speaker on Professional Racecar Driver, Experience Speaker on "Teen Driving Safety Issues". broadcasts. Disc jockeys included Scott Tuchman and Rick Nuhn. [65], On September 17, 1973, KTAR shed its remaining middle of the road music programming, from a format adopted four years earlier,[66] to take on an all-news radio format under the guidance of news director Roger Downey, who would become an anchor at KPHO-TV. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The group included seven major-market TV stations, 14 radio stations (including KTAR) and two daily newspapers. Here's what KTAR sounded like on the radio over the past 100 years, Here's what life was like in 1922 when KTAR first hit the airwaves, Here's a timeline of KTAR as the station celebrates 100 years on the air, KTAR News celebrates 100 years of broadcasting excellence in the Valley, West Valley man sentenced to 30 years in prison for getting explicit photos from teen, DNA analyst: Lori Vallow Daybells hair found on tape wrapping body of dead son, Apache Junction teen dies after getting shot in head after altercation, Inmate convicted of manslaughter in fatal attack of MCSO officer at Phoenix jail, Motorcycle rider killed in multivehicle wreck in Phoenix, Spinal fusion surgery has come a long way, despite misconceptions, Heres what you need to know about OCD and where to find help, Company looking for oldest air conditioner and wants to reward homeowner with new one, How high-speed fiber internet edges out cable for everyday use. Program Specialist at Arizona State Hospital. The Massachusetts native retired in 2015 after a 47-year radio career, first signing on in Boston, followed by Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Los Angeles before making his way to the Valley in 1983. service that counteracts that. offer listeners nighttime news and talk, especially during the Chad has also honed his skills as a voice artist for several Hollywood productions and has been the voice of several cartoon characters. The page's profile picture, cover photo, and website address were all updated on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon, changes were made to the show's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Listen live KTAR News radio with Onlineradiobox.com This site uses cookies . Emceeing panel discussion at HBO movie premier of Private Violence at Grand Canyon University. It also adopted the name "Power 92", influenced by former sister station KPWR in Los Angeles. 92.3 KTAR "Gaydos and Chad" 2-6 pm Host of Arizona's Evening News with Becky Lynn 6-7 pm Voiceover Becky Lynn-92.3 KTAR Hamming it up before going on stage with actor/comedian Patrick Warburton. [101] In the case of the Coyotes, who have departed from KTAR on several occasions to find another partner, their doing so has been cited for reducing coverage of the NHL team in the local sports media.[102]. The other sportscaster, Paul Calvisi, does some The radio stations were traded to Pulitzer Broadcasting, whose newspaper division owned the morning Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, in 1979 for KSD radio in St. Louis and $2 million. It's fair to say that most people know what obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders generally are, but there's a lot more information than meets the eye about a mental health diagnosis that affects about one in every 100 adults in the United States. The Massif Central extends into Ardche and is separated by a series of valleys . [71], Meanwhile, radio personalities who would become staples of KTAR for years or decades were added to the lineup. [99], KTAR's sports talk lineup largely mixed ESPN Radio programming and local shows, with personalities including Ron Wolfley, Doug Franz, and John Gambadoro. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Westmoreland, the longest-running radio personality in Phoenix Teaching local Girl Scouts how a radio station works. In 1980, she moved here to work in radio for KTAR as a reporter. She at one time recorded the largest sales deal in KTAR history. I honestly don't make decisions based on that, she said. . In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2021 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2021 dinner and reception. [21], June 1930 brought about another milestone in Arizona radio history, as KTAR joined NBC on June 8 with the presentation of a multiple-hour national program, Arizona on NBC Parade. factors, including the attention given to the presidential Pat McMahon has been a Valley fixture in the media industry both on radio and television dating back to the late 1960s. Mac & Gaydos ranked No. [7], In early 1925, the station was assigned to the frequency of 1000 kHz,[8] which was changed a short time later to 1100 kHz. Transmitter Is Dedicated by KTAR", "Publishing Firm Sells Broadcast Interests In State", "Publishers Sell KTAR, Phoenix Radio Station", "KPHO Is Now Part Of The Blue Network: Phoenix Radio Puts Popular Programs On New Schedule", "J. Howard Pyle Due To Leave For Pacific", "Pacific 'Hitch-Hike' Tour Ended By Pyle", "KTAR Marks 30th Anniversary As New Station Project Begins", "South Mountain TV Site Granted Mesa Station: KTYL Gets City Parks Board Okay", "Phoenix Television Station Is Requested", "2 New Stations Planned As U.S. Ends TV Freeze", "FCC Affirms KVAR (TV) Grant For Move of Its Main Studio", "Approval Is Asked For KVOA's Sale For $515,000", "John J. Louis, 63, Dies Following Hemorrhage", "Eller Advertising Merges With KTAR Broadcasting", "Here are the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Famers from the KTAR family", "KPHO-TV anchor/reporter promoted to co-anchor", "Combined Communications and Gannett Co. to merge", "Renaissance McMahon: From TV's 'Gerald' to radio talk, Valley icon has stayed tuned to the times", "Lee Hamilton quits KTAR sports-talk job", "KTAR and KBBC clean house, give 7 staffers walking papers", "Chauncey to reacquire AM radio station KARZ", "KTAR honored for impeachment reports: Wall-to-wall coverage earns Peabody Award", "KTAR/Phoenix Pilot Dies In Helicopter Crash", "Task of strengthening KTAR's family falls to Pulitzer's new GM", "BofA, KTAR also added to ownership group: Billy Crystal joins Phoenix baseball fold", "Looks mean everything to PGA Tour, Venturi", "Mr. 3,000: Greg Schulte reaches magical milestone with Diamondbacks", "Phoenix radio stations part of $1.15 billion sale", "KTAR gains AM-FM simulcast as Bonneville buys station", "KTAR to become 2 stations: Split of news-talk and sports formats set for next year", "KTAR plans September launch of AM-FM simulcast", "Team renews broadcasting deal with KTAR for 3 years", "ESPN Phoenix to debut this fall on 620 AM", "Coyotes fans blame Phoenix media for lack of support", "Bonneville To Launch ESPN Phoenix In September", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KTAR_(AM)&oldid=1138784401, This page was last edited on 11 February 2023, at 16:09.
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