WFBE
Encyclopedia
WFBE is a radio station
broadcasting a country music
format. Licensed to Flint, Michigan
, it first began broadcasting in 1953.
The station was owned by the Flint Board of Education who's studios were on the Campus of Flint Central High School
for many years.
The format was a public station which also consisted of news and education which also served the Flint Public Schools.
The format was changed to the current format and "B-95" branding. Liggett would move the studios to Miller Road before being purchased by Rainbow Radio. Citadel Broadcasting
would purchase B95 from Rainbow Radio in February 2000.
Originally located on Flint Board of Education property—first the Oak Grove Campus then Flint Central High School
, the station vacated the high school when new transmitting facilities became operational in 2010 at the co-owned transmitting facilities of WTRX
. The old broadcast tower was taken down on October of that year.
Citadel merged with Cumulus Media
on September 16, 2011.
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...
broadcasting a country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format. Licensed to Flint, Michigan
Flint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
, it first began broadcasting in 1953.
The station was owned by the Flint Board of Education who's studios were on the Campus of Flint Central High School
Flint Central High School
Flint Central High School was one of the Flint Community Schools, located in Flint, Michigan, USA. Flint Central was the city's oldest school. Its first building was built in 1875, and the school moved into the present building in 1923. It was called Flint High School until Flint Northern High...
for many years.
The format was a public station which also consisted of news and education which also served the Flint Public Schools.
WFBE is Sold
In 1997, The Flint Board of Education was in a serious budget shortfall and could no longer afford to maintain the station. With many callers upset of the possible sale of this public outlet, neverless, 95.1 was sold to Liggett Broadcasting of Lansing. Unlike most non-commercial radio stations, WFBE operates on a commercial frequency.The format was changed to the current format and "B-95" branding. Liggett would move the studios to Miller Road before being purchased by Rainbow Radio. Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation was a Las Vegas, Nevada-based broadcast holding company. Citadel owned 243 radio stations across the United States and was the third-largest radio station owner in the country...
would purchase B95 from Rainbow Radio in February 2000.
Originally located on Flint Board of Education property—first the Oak Grove Campus then Flint Central High School
Flint Central High School
Flint Central High School was one of the Flint Community Schools, located in Flint, Michigan, USA. Flint Central was the city's oldest school. Its first building was built in 1875, and the school moved into the present building in 1923. It was called Flint High School until Flint Northern High...
, the station vacated the high school when new transmitting facilities became operational in 2010 at the co-owned transmitting facilities of WTRX
WTRX (AM)
WTRX is an American radio station broadcasting a sports radio format in Flint, Michigan. It is the Flint affiliate for the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Pistons, and the Michigan Wolverines, as well as ESPN Radio.The station first began broadcasting in 1947...
. The old broadcast tower was taken down on October of that year.
Citadel merged with 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...
on September 16, 2011.