KIBS is a radio station

Radio station

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 broadcasting a Country music

Country music

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 format. Licensed to Bishop, California

Bishop, California

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, USA, the station is currently owned by Great Country Broadcasting, Inc.

History

The station went on the air as KIOQ-FM in November, 1974; its original owner was Roy Mayhugh. Roy brought in a partner, Los Angeles DJ Jay Stevens, in 1975.

On 1985-03-01, the station changed its call sign to the current KIBS.