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'''WIBW''' (580 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[Topeka, Kansas]], area [[news radio|news]], [[talk radio|talk]], and [[sports radio|sports]] [[radio station]] that airs such local programming such as ''Kansas Live ''[http://www.facebook.com/580KansasLive with Jamie and Roger], ''NewsDay Now'' with Liz & Alex [http://www.facebook.com/WIBWNews], and ''SportsTalk'' with Jake, Mark, & Ryan. WIBW also carries national programs such as Mike Huckabee[http://www.mikehuckabee.com], Dave Ramsey[http://www.daveramsey.com/home/], Mark Levin[http://www.marklevinshow.com], and [[Kim Komando]][http://www.komando.com]. WIBW is owned by [[Morris Communications]] alongside Topeka's main newspaper, ''[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]].'' |
'''WIBW''' (580 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[Topeka, Kansas]], area [[news radio|news]], [[talk radio|talk]], and [[sports radio|sports]] [[radio station]] that airs such local programming such as ''Kansas Live ''<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/580KansasLive KansasLive with Jamie and Roger]</ref>, ''NewsDay Now'' with Liz & Alex <ref>[http://www.facebook.com/WIBWNews WIBW News]</ref>, and ''SportsTalk'' with Jake, Mark, & Ryan. WIBW also carries national programs such as Mike Huckabee <ref>[http://www.mikehuckabee.com Mike Huckabee Show]</ref>, Dave Ramsey <ref>[http://www.daveramsey.com/home/ Dave Ramsey]</ref>, Mark Levin <ref>[http://www.marklevinshow.com Mark Levin Show]</ref>, and [[Kim Komando]]<ref>[http://www.komando.com Kim Kimando]</ref>. WIBW is owned by [[Morris Communications]] alongside Topeka's main newspaper, ''[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]].'' |
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Due to WIBW's location near the bottom end of the AM dial and Kansas' flat land (with near-perfect ground conductivity), the station's 5,000-watt signal easily covers most of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]] during the day, and provides city-grade coverage to most of the eastern half of Kansas--as far west as [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]]. It provides at least grade B coverage as far north as [[Omaha]] and [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]] and as far south as [[Tulsa]]. |
Due to WIBW's location near the bottom end of the AM dial and Kansas' flat land (with near-perfect ground conductivity), the station's 5,000-watt signal easily covers most of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]] during the day, and provides city-grade coverage to most of the eastern half of Kansas--as far west as [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]]. It provides at least grade B coverage as far north as [[Omaha]] and [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]] and as far south as [[Tulsa]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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WIBW signed on in 1927. It was originally owned by [[United States Senator|Senator]] [[Arthur Capper]] along with the ''Topeka Daily Capital.'' |
WIBW signed on in 1927. It was originally owned by [[United States Senator|Senator]] [[Arthur Capper]] along with the ''Topeka Daily Capital.'' Capper bought the license for a station in [[Logansport, Indiana]] and added a "W" to the initials of the original owner, '''I'''ndiana '''B'''roadcast '''W'''orks--thus making it one of the few stations west of the [[Mississippi River]] whose call letters begin with "W". However, the "W/K" divide for call signs was not always the Mississippi River, and Kansas was on the eastern side of the original call divide. Thus it would have been perfectly acceptable to have a "W" in Kansas in any event. The station eventually spawned [[WIBW-TV|a television station]] and [[WIBW-FM|an FM station]], both of which still carry the WIBW calls.<ref name="History">[http://kcradio.tripod.com/580.html History]</ref> |
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Capper died in 1949, and his family sold his holdings to Stauffer Publications, owner of Topeka's other newspaper, the ''Topeka State Journal''; the papers have since merged. |
Capper died in 1949, and his family sold his holdings to Stauffer Publications, owner of Topeka's other newspaper, the ''Topeka State Journal''; the papers have since merged. Stauffer merged with current owner Morris Communications in 1995.<ref name="History"/> |
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WIBW's main studios for decades were located on Wanamaker Road in west Topeka, near the [[Menninger Clinic]]. |
WIBW's main studios for decades were located on Wanamaker Road in west Topeka, near the [[Menninger Clinic]]. The programming there included live country music at 6:00 a.m. as late as the 1970s. The building housing those studios was severely damaged by fire January 5, 2012.<ref name="History"/> |
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===Shared frequency=== |
===Shared frequency=== |
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Until the fall of 2002, WIBW shared time with a radio station in [[Manhattan, Kansas]], [[KKSU (defunct)|KKSU]], which was owned by [[Kansas State University]]. From 1929 to 2002, KKSU and WIBW shared the 580 AM frequency — while it was common for stations to share frequencies in the early days of radio, such a concept became outmoded in the 21st century. During the period the stations shared the frequency, KKSU would be on the air in the afternoons, while WIBW would be on during other times of the day. |
Until the fall of 2002, WIBW shared time with a radio station in [[Manhattan, Kansas]], [[KKSU (defunct)|KKSU]], which was owned by [[Kansas State University]]. From 1929 to 2002, KKSU and WIBW shared the 580 AM frequency — while it was common for stations to share frequencies in the early days of radio, such a concept became outmoded in the 21st century. During the period the stations shared the frequency, KKSU would be on the air in the afternoons, while WIBW would be on during other times of the day.<ref name="History"/> |
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Many Kansans were shocked by the demolishing of KKSU radio, which occurred after Kansas State University officials decided to cancel its long-time relationship with WIBW after WIBW (Morris communications) tendered a much lower bid than the rest of the bidders. K-State officials awarded the contract to a rival broadcaster from [[Wichita, Kansas]]. After [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4179/is_20020226/ai_n11778148+wibw+kksu+lawsuit&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us dueling lawsuits] between KSU and WIBW's owners, the school sold its afternoon ownership of the frequency to WIBW, and the station ceased broadcasting Kansas State football. |
Many Kansans were shocked by the demolishing of KKSU radio, which occurred after Kansas State University officials decided to cancel its long-time relationship with WIBW after WIBW (Morris communications) tendered a much lower bid than the rest of the bidders. K-State officials awarded the contract to a rival broadcaster from [[Wichita, Kansas]]. After [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4179/is_20020226/ai_n11778148+wibw+kksu+lawsuit&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us dueling lawsuits] between KSU and WIBW's owners, the school sold its afternoon ownership of the frequency to WIBW, and the station ceased broadcasting [[Kansas State Wildcats|Kansas State football]].<ref name="History"/> |
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==Programming== |
==Programming== |
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Three years after WIBW and KSU parted ways, the station began carrying football and basketball games of the archrival [[Kansas Jayhawks]], much to the chagrin of Wildcat fans. In addition to its extensive coverage of high school sports, WIBW also broadcasts the [[ |
Three years after WIBW and KSU parted ways, the station began carrying football and basketball games of the archrival [[Kansas Jayhawks]], much to the chagrin of Wildcat fans. In addition to its extensive coverage of high school sports, WIBW also broadcasts the [[Washburn Ichabods]] and the [[Kansas City Royals]]; for many years, it was the Royals' flagship station. The station carries national broadcasts as well, including the [[NFL]], [[major league baseball]], and [[college football]] and [[college basketball|basketball]], as part of radio networks including [[Yahoo Sports Radio]]. |
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The station is an affiliate of the [[CBS Radio Network]] and broadcasts CBS News updates on the hour. |
The station is an affiliate of the [[CBS Radio Network]] and broadcasts CBS News updates on the hour. |
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==Former hosts== |
==Former hosts== |
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*Greg Sharpe, radio announcer for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers]] |
* Greg Sharpe, radio announcer for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers]] |
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* [[Mitch Holthus]], radio announcer for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] |
* [[Mitch Holthus]], radio announcer for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] |
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* Raubin Pierce, Dir of Operations Manhattan, Kansas |
* Raubin Pierce, Dir of Operations Manhattan, Kansas |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[WIBW-TV]] (television station formerly associated with WIBW AM) |
*[[WIBW-TV]] (television station formerly associated with WIBW AM) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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File:WIBW (AM) Logo.jpg | |
Broadcast area | Topeka/Kansas City Metropolitan Area |
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Frequency | 580 kHz |
Branding | The Voice of Kansas, 580 WIBW |
Programming | |
Format | News/Talk/Sports |
Affiliations | CBS Radio Network |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WIBW-FM | |
History | |
First air date | 1927 |
Call sign meaning | W Indiana Broadcasting Works |
Technical information | |
Class | B |
Power | 5,000 Watts |
Links | |
Webcast | http://www.WIBWnewsnow.com |
Website | http://www.WIBWnewsnow.com |
WIBW (580 AM) is a Topeka, Kansas, area news, talk, and sports radio station that airs such local programming such as Kansas Live [1], NewsDay Now with Liz & Alex [2], and SportsTalk with Jake, Mark, & Ryan. WIBW also carries national programs such as Mike Huckabee [3], Dave Ramsey [4], Mark Levin [5], and Kim Komando[6]. WIBW is owned by Morris Communications alongside Topeka's main newspaper, The Topeka Capital-Journal.
Due to WIBW's location near the bottom end of the AM dial and Kansas' flat land (with near-perfect ground conductivity), the station's 5,000-watt signal easily covers most of the Kansas City metropolitan area during the day, and provides city-grade coverage to most of the eastern half of Kansas--as far west as Wichita. It provides at least grade B coverage as far north as Omaha and Lincoln and as far south as Tulsa.
History
WIBW signed on in 1927. It was originally owned by Senator Arthur Capper along with the Topeka Daily Capital. Capper bought the license for a station in Logansport, Indiana and added a "W" to the initials of the original owner, Indiana Broadcast Works--thus making it one of the few stations west of the Mississippi River whose call letters begin with "W". However, the "W/K" divide for call signs was not always the Mississippi River, and Kansas was on the eastern side of the original call divide. Thus it would have been perfectly acceptable to have a "W" in Kansas in any event. The station eventually spawned a television station and an FM station, both of which still carry the WIBW calls.[7]
Capper died in 1949, and his family sold his holdings to Stauffer Publications, owner of Topeka's other newspaper, the Topeka State Journal; the papers have since merged. Stauffer merged with current owner Morris Communications in 1995.[7]
WIBW's main studios for decades were located on Wanamaker Road in west Topeka, near the Menninger Clinic. The programming there included live country music at 6:00 a.m. as late as the 1970s. The building housing those studios was severely damaged by fire January 5, 2012.[7]
Until the fall of 2002, WIBW shared time with a radio station in Manhattan, Kansas, KKSU, which was owned by Kansas State University. From 1929 to 2002, KKSU and WIBW shared the 580 AM frequency — while it was common for stations to share frequencies in the early days of radio, such a concept became outmoded in the 21st century. During the period the stations shared the frequency, KKSU would be on the air in the afternoons, while WIBW would be on during other times of the day.[7]
Many Kansans were shocked by the demolishing of KKSU radio, which occurred after Kansas State University officials decided to cancel its long-time relationship with WIBW after WIBW (Morris communications) tendered a much lower bid than the rest of the bidders. K-State officials awarded the contract to a rival broadcaster from Wichita, Kansas. After dueling lawsuits between KSU and WIBW's owners, the school sold its afternoon ownership of the frequency to WIBW, and the station ceased broadcasting Kansas State football.[7]
Programming
Three years after WIBW and KSU parted ways, the station began carrying football and basketball games of the archrival Kansas Jayhawks, much to the chagrin of Wildcat fans. In addition to its extensive coverage of high school sports, WIBW also broadcasts the Washburn Ichabods and the Kansas City Royals; for many years, it was the Royals' flagship station. The station carries national broadcasts as well, including the NFL, major league baseball, and college football and basketball, as part of radio networks including Yahoo Sports Radio.
The station is an affiliate of the CBS Radio Network and broadcasts CBS News updates on the hour.
Former hosts
- Greg Sharpe, radio announcer for the Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Mitch Holthus, radio announcer for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Raubin Pierce, Dir of Operations Manhattan, Kansas
- Bruce Steinbrock, assistant athletic director at Washburn University
See also
- WIBW-TV (television station formerly associated with WIBW AM)
References
External links
- WIBW official website
- WIBW in the FCC AM station database
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- WIBW in Nielsen Audio's AM station database