WFNT
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WFNT is a radio station
broadcasting a news/talk
format. Licensed to Flint, Michigan
, it first began broadcasting in 1947 as WCLC, then WWOK. It became WKMF in 1953 which was a country music station during most of the years using that call sign. Its slogan during the country years was "the country music capital of the north." It adopted its present call letters in 1993.
Beginning in 2007, WFNT became the flagship station for the Flint Generals
minor league hockey radio broadcasts.
When Citadel Media ended the Timeless format in February 2010, WFNT changed its format on February 12, 2010 to news/talk.
WFNT is an affiliate of the Grand Valley State Laker
football radio network.
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 news/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. 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 1947 as WCLC, then WWOK. It became WKMF in 1953 which was a country music station during most of the years using that call sign. Its slogan during the country years was "the country music capital of the north." It adopted its present call letters in 1993.
Beginning in 2007, WFNT became the flagship station for the Flint Generals
Flint Generals
The Flint Generals were a professional ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan.They were a member of the International Hockey League and played their home games at Perani Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan....
minor league hockey radio broadcasts.
When Citadel Media ended the Timeless format in February 2010, WFNT changed its format on February 12, 2010 to news/talk.
WFNT is an affiliate of the Grand Valley State Laker
Grand Valley State Lakers
The Grand Valley State Lakers are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Grand Valley State University, located in Allendale, Michigan, United States...
football radio network.