Barrett Media, a leading source for daily updates on music, news, and sports media industries, recently reported on the University of Kansas’ decision to move all Kansas men’s basketball radio broadcasts from 105.9 FM to 92.9 FM “The Bull” in Lawrence. This sudden change was prompted by the sale of 105.9 FM by Great Plains Media to Reyes Media, resulting in the need to shift the broadcasts to a new station. Kansas, the top-ranked team in both the preseason AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll, made the transition smoothly, with the first game aired on the new station being an exhibition match on the same evening the announcement was made.
While Kansas football broadcasts will continue on 105.9 FM until the end of their season, the men’s basketball team will carry on with their regular season games scheduled to start on November 4. The move to 92.9 FM ensures that the broadcasts will not face disruptions in the middle of the season when the format on 105.9 FM transitions to Spanish-language broadcasting early next year.
Reports indicate that the acquisition of KKSW by Reyes Media Group was finalized for $175,000. Great Plains Media, the parent company of 105.9 FM and others like 105.9 KISS-FM and KLWN AM/FM, is initiating these changes to meet the evolving needs of its audience. Readers interested in staying informed on the latest updates from Barrett Media can sign up for their newsletters to receive timely information directly in their inbox.
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