KXWI

KXWI
Broadcast area
Frequency98.5 MHz
BrandingCoyote Country
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
Owner
  • Andrew Sturlaugson
  • (P&A Media LLC)
KDSR, KGCX
History
First air date
2014[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID190377
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT243 meters (797 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteweb.kdsrradio.com/kxwi-98-5/

KXWI (98.5 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Williston, North Dakota, which serves northwestern North Dakota and northeastern Montana.[3] The station airs a country music format and its morning show, hosted by Tom Simon, is the most listened to show in the Bakken. KXWI is owned by Andrew Sturlaugson's P&A Media.[4] It has been on the air since 2014.

History

KXWI began broadcasting in 2014[1] under the ownership of Stephen A. Marks,[5] through his Williston Community Broadcasting.[6] Marks already owned KDSR and KGCX in the area.[5]

Stephen Marks died on May 11, 2022.[7] Andrew Sturlaugson's P&A Media acquired Marks' Montana and North Dakota radio stations, including KXWI, KDSR, and KGCX, for $850,000 in 2024.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Format and Slogan Changes", VHF-UHF Digest. September 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KXWI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Predicted Coverage Area for KXWI 98.5 FM", radio-locator.com. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  4. ^ FM Query Results: KXWI, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Broadcasting News-August 2014". northpine.com. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Venta, Lance (February 9, 2024). "Station Sales Week Of 2/9". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  7. ^ "Marks Media Group President Stephen Marks Passes Away". Inside Radio. May 16, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2025.

48°03′31″N 104°00′05″W / 48.058611°N 104.001389°W / 48.058611; -104.001389


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