KVOR
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KVOR is a heritage radio station serving the Colorado Springs
, USA, vicinity with a News
/Talk
format. It broadcasts on AM frequency 740 kHz and is under the ownership of Cumulus Media
. KVOR broadcasts the Air Force Falcons football and basketball games.
The KVOR newsroom operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with newscasts at the top and bottom of each hour. The station features local and national political coverage and also has a partnership with local TV stations KXRM and KKTV
, using the television resources to further its news gathering services. Programming on KVOR includes The Rush Limbaugh Show
, The Sean Hannity Show
, Glenn Beck Program
, The Mark Levin Show
, Coast to Coast AM
, a morning news magazine, and a late-night show hosted by former congressman, presidential candidate and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo
.
At one time, KVOR and KSPZ (Now KKPK
) were sister stations owned by Springs Radio, Inc. The studios and transmitter located were just south of downtown Colorado Springs.
In 1996, KVOR and KSPZ (now KKPK
) were acquired by Triathlon Broadcasting Of Colorado Springs, and combined with KVUU
and KSSS (now KCSF
). During this time, advertising time on these stations was controlled by Citadel Broadcasting through a Lease Marketing Agreement, while the actual broadcast operations were under the control of Triathalon.
In 1999, Citadel Broadcasting fully acquired KVOR, KSPZ and KTWK by exchanging KKLI
with Triathlon (Now Clear Channel
) thus ending the Lease Marketing Agreement. Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011.
In order to provide extended coverage to the growing Colorado Springs market, KVOR switched AM frequencies in 2000 with sister station KCSF
(then KTWK) from 1300 AM to its present day 740 AM, broadcasting from a transmitter located in Black Forest, Colorado.
The station was known for a long time as "News/Talk 740," "Newsradio 740," and most recently "Colorado Springs' Talk Station."
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
, USA, vicinity with a News
All-news radio
All-news radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcast of news.All-news radio is available in both local and syndicated forms, and is carried in some form on both major US satellite radio networks...
/Talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format. It broadcasts on AM frequency 740 kHz and is under the ownership of Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media, Inc. is the second largest Owner and Operator of AM and FM radio stations in the United States, behind Clear Channel Communications, operating 570 stations in 150 markets as of September 16, 2011. The company also owns Cumulus Media Networks...
. KVOR broadcasts the Air Force Falcons football and basketball games.
The KVOR newsroom operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with newscasts at the top and bottom of each hour. The station features local and national political coverage and also has a partnership with local TV stations KXRM and KKTV
KKTV
KKTV, virtual channel 11 , is the CBS-affiliated television station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves the Colorado Springs/Pueblo market and is owned by Gray Television. Its transmitter is located on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs...
, using the television resources to further its news gathering services. Programming on KVOR includes The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show is an American talk radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh on Premiere Radio Networks...
, The Sean Hannity Show
The Sean Hannity Show
The Sean Hannity Show is a talk radio show hosted by Sean Hannity on Citadel Media and Premiere Radio Networks. The program is broadcast live every weekday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m...
, Glenn Beck Program
Glenn Beck Program
The Glenn Beck Program is an American talk radio show hosted by commentator Glenn Beck on Premiere Radio Networks. Since its inception as a nationally syndicated show in 2002, the program has become one of the highest rated radio programs...
, The Mark Levin Show
The Mark Levin Show
The Mark Levin Show is a conservative talk radio show hosted by Mark Levin. It is currently the fourth most listened talk radio show. The radio show is a nationally broadcast program with over 8.5 million listeners.- Syndication :...
, Coast to Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM is a North American late-night syndicated radio talk show that deals with a variety of topics, but most frequently ones that relate to either the paranormal or conspiracy theories. It was created by Art Bell and is distributed by Premiere Radio Networks. The program currently...
, a morning news magazine, and a late-night show hosted by former congressman, presidential candidate and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo
Tom Tancredo
Thomas Gerard "Tom" Tancredo is an American politician from Colorado, who represented the state's sixth congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009, as a Republican...
.
KVOR history
Originally broadcasting on AM 1300, KVOR is one of the original Colorado Springs radio stations that began broadcasting in the 1920's.At one time, KVOR and KSPZ (Now KKPK
KKPK
KKPK is a Adult Contemporary format radio station licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The station serves the Colorado Springs and Pueblo metropolitan areas, as well as surrounding areas. Its playlist consists of hits songs from the 1970s, '80s, '90s and up the present day...
) were sister stations owned by Springs Radio, Inc. The studios and transmitter located were just south of downtown Colorado Springs.
In 1996, KVOR and KSPZ (now KKPK
KKPK
KKPK is a Adult Contemporary format radio station licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The station serves the Colorado Springs and Pueblo metropolitan areas, as well as surrounding areas. Its playlist consists of hits songs from the 1970s, '80s, '90s and up the present day...
) were acquired by Triathlon Broadcasting Of Colorado Springs, and combined with KVUU
KVUU
KVUU is a Hot AC radio station in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area that is known by its moniker "My999". It was known for many years by its previous moniker, "K-View 99.9".-99.9 FM history:...
and KSSS (now KCSF
KCSF
KCSF 'Sports Animal 1300' is a radio station serving the Colorado Springs area with a sports format. It broadcasts on AM frequency 1300 kHz and is under ownership of Cumulus Media....
). During this time, advertising time on these stations was controlled by Citadel Broadcasting through a Lease Marketing Agreement, while the actual broadcast operations were under the control of Triathalon.
In 1999, Citadel Broadcasting fully acquired KVOR, KSPZ and KTWK by exchanging KKLI
KKLI
KKLI is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Widefield, Colorado, USA, it serves the Colorado Springs area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications.-History:...
with Triathlon (Now Clear Channel
Clear channel
A clear-channel station is an AM band Radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation. Usually known as class A stations since 1982, they are occasionally still referred to by their former...
) thus ending the Lease Marketing Agreement. Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011.
In order to provide extended coverage to the growing Colorado Springs market, KVOR switched AM frequencies in 2000 with sister station KCSF
KCSF
KCSF 'Sports Animal 1300' is a radio station serving the Colorado Springs area with a sports format. It broadcasts on AM frequency 1300 kHz and is under ownership of Cumulus Media....
(then KTWK) from 1300 AM to its present day 740 AM, broadcasting from a transmitter located in Black Forest, Colorado.
The station was known for a long time as "News/Talk 740," "Newsradio 740," and most recently "Colorado Springs' Talk Station."