KYES (AM)
Encyclopedia
KYES is a radio station
licensed to serve the community of Rockville, Minnesota
, USA. The station is owned by the Throw Fire Project, a Sauk Rapids-based nonprofit organization.
Station founder Andy Hilger began his radio career in 1958 as a disc jockey for WJON
. Hilger later became owner and manager of WJON and three other stations in Central Minnesota
.
Due to budgetary constraints, KYES shares radio studio space with KKJM
("Spirit 92.9") in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
—a radio station Hilger had donated to the Diocese of St. Cloud
in 2000.
format to the greater St. Cloud, Minnesota
, area. Programming includes local news
, weather and sports, plus Catholic-oriented talk show
s from Relevant Radio
.
from the Federal Communications Commission
on January 25, 2006
. In March 2006, permit holder D&E Communications applied to the FCC for permission to transfer the permit to Edward De La Hunt, Sr., of De La Hunt Broadcasting
. The transfer was approved by the FCC on August 21, 2006, and the transaction was consummated the same day.
In January 2007, Edward De La Hunt, Sr., reached an agreement to transfer the permit to the Throw Fire Project. The deal was approved by the FCC on March 13, 2007, and the transaction was consummated on May 31, 2007. The still-under construction station was assigned the KYES call sign
by the FCC on June 14, 2007.
KYES applied for its license to cover
from the FCC on May 27, 2009. The FCC formally accepted the application for filing on July 1, 2009. The station began operating under program test authority granted by the FCC on July 10, 2009. The "official" launch date for KYES was held August 1, 2009. KYES formally received its broadcast license
from the FCC on March 11, 2010.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
licensed to serve the community of Rockville, Minnesota
Rockville, Minnesota
Rockville is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,448 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, USA. The station is owned by the Throw Fire Project, a Sauk Rapids-based nonprofit organization.
Station founder Andy Hilger began his radio career in 1958 as a disc jockey for WJON
WJON
WJON is a radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota airing a News/Talk format. The station is owned by Townsquare Media. Its main competitors are Leighton Broadcasting's KNSI of St. Cloud and WCCO and KTLK-FM of Minneapolis....
. Hilger later became owner and manager of WJON and three other stations in Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota is the name of the region consisting of the central portion of the state of Minnesota. Although no specific boundaries of the region exist, most definitions of what makes up the region would generally consist of the vast swath of land north of Interstate 94, east of U.S. Highway...
.
Due to budgetary constraints, KYES shares radio studio space with KKJM
KKJM
KKJM "Spirit 92.9" is a radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota airing a contemporary Christian music format. The station is owned by Gabriel Communications. Its main competitors are KCFB, Air 1 on 89.5 FM, and KTIS-FM in Minneapolis, Minnesota.-External links:...
("Spirit 92.9") in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,213 people, 3,921 households, and 2,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,234.1 people per square mile . There were 4,017 housing units at an average density of 878.7 per square mile...
—a radio station Hilger had donated to the Diocese of St. Cloud
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud is a Roman Catholic diocese in Minnesota. It was founded on September 22, 1889, out of territory that had been evangelized by the missionary priest Father Francis Xavier Pierz...
in 2000.
Programming
KYES broadcasts a Roman Catholic talk radioTalk 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 to the greater St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. The population was 65,842 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stearns County...
, area. Programming includes local news
Local news
In journalism, local news refers to news coverage of events in a local context which would not normally be of interest to those of other localities, or otherwise be of national or international scope.-Television:...
, weather and sports, plus Catholic-oriented talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
s from Relevant Radio
Relevant Radio
Relevant Radio is a trademark of Starboard Media Foundation, and is the largest Catholic talk radio network in the United States, with 20 stations and 18 affiliates in 15 states...
.
History
This station received its original construction permitConstruction permit
A construction permit or building permit is a permit required in most jurisdictions for new construction, or adding on to pre-existing structures, and in some cases for major renovations. Generally, the new construction must be inspected during construction and after completion to ensure compliance...
from the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on January 25, 2006
2006 in radio
The year 2006 saw a number of significant events in radio broadcasting.-Events:*January 3 - The BJ Shea Morning Experience switches to KISW in Seattle, Washington, from the former FM Talk station KKWF....
. In March 2006, permit holder D&E Communications applied to the FCC for permission to transfer the permit to Edward De La Hunt, Sr., of De La Hunt Broadcasting
De La Hunt Broadcasting
De La Hunt Broadcasting is a small market radio broadcasting company based in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It is owned by Ed and Carol De La Hunt. The offices and studios are located on the east side of Park Rapids, near Highways 4 & 34...
. The transfer was approved by the FCC on August 21, 2006, and the transaction was consummated the same day.
In January 2007, Edward De La Hunt, Sr., reached an agreement to transfer the permit to the Throw Fire Project. The deal was approved by the FCC on March 13, 2007, and the transaction was consummated on May 31, 2007. The still-under construction station was assigned the KYES call sign
Call sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
by the FCC on June 14, 2007.
KYES applied for its license to cover
Broadcast license
A broadcast license or broadcast license is a specific type of spectrum license that grants the licensee the privilege to use a portion of the radio frequency spectrum in a given geographical area for broadcasting purposes. The licenses are generally straddled with additional restrictions that...
from the FCC on May 27, 2009. The FCC formally accepted the application for filing on July 1, 2009. The station began operating under program test authority granted by the FCC on July 10, 2009. The "official" launch date for KYES was held August 1, 2009. KYES formally received its broadcast license
Broadcast license
A broadcast license or broadcast license is a specific type of spectrum license that grants the licensee the privilege to use a portion of the radio frequency spectrum in a given geographical area for broadcasting purposes. The licenses are generally straddled with additional restrictions that...
from the FCC on March 11, 2010.