WZWZ-FM
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WZWZ is an FM radio station owned by Hoosier AM/FM LLC in Kokomo, Indiana. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 92.5 mHz. The station is located on the South side of Kokomo on State Road 26, just East of US 31.
For many years, WZWZ was assigned to 93.5 FM and to make room for a new FM license in Hartford City, WZWZ (Z93)agreed to moved its dial position to 92.7 in January 1986. All through the 1980s, listeners heard the slogan "Indiana's Hit Music FM" and the talent pool shared the likes of Dr. Dave Gross, Bob Richards, Tammy Lively, Tom Wilhoite, Karen Joplyn, Glenn Thomas, Diane Costello, Lee McKay, Brandon Scott and John McGrue. The 1990s saw even more changes to WZWZ and Mid America Radio assumed ownership again and rebuilt this place into a very profitable business again. Another frequency change came in January 1995 and Z93 was now at 92.5. The station was also about to come out of a talent crisis with the hiring of Allan James in the summer of '95. Allan took over Operations and some long term employment began for some very recognizable names in Indiana radio. Greg Bell, Rob Rupe, Amber Stearns and of course Allan James, took WZWZ (Now Z92FIVE) to all new heights and recognition in Indiana Broadcasting. On-Air names who worked through the end of the decade included Steve Morris, Regina Vorhees, Larry Brian, Jeff Steers and Tim Crank. Hoosier AM/FM acquired WZWZ in February 2009 and has since made a very substantial investment in the on-air sound and format of Z92.5. Early results have put the station near the top in cume listenership in the region. Kokomo's Variety, Z92.5 plays a Bright AC music format and features Allan James and Jessica Green in the morning, Jessica Green in Mid-Day, and Sarah Page in Afternoon Drive. Along with Delilah in the Evening. Weekends include Leeza Gibbons, Casey Kasem's Top 40 the 1980s and Totally 1980s music all weekend long. Live streaming audio is available from their web site www.z925fm.com.
For many years, WZWZ was assigned to 93.5 FM and to make room for a new FM license in Hartford City, WZWZ (Z93)agreed to moved its dial position to 92.7 in January 1986. All through the 1980s, listeners heard the slogan "Indiana's Hit Music FM" and the talent pool shared the likes of Dr. Dave Gross, Bob Richards, Tammy Lively, Tom Wilhoite, Karen Joplyn, Glenn Thomas, Diane Costello, Lee McKay, Brandon Scott and John McGrue. The 1990s saw even more changes to WZWZ and Mid America Radio assumed ownership again and rebuilt this place into a very profitable business again. Another frequency change came in January 1995 and Z93 was now at 92.5. The station was also about to come out of a talent crisis with the hiring of Allan James in the summer of '95. Allan took over Operations and some long term employment began for some very recognizable names in Indiana radio. Greg Bell, Rob Rupe, Amber Stearns and of course Allan James, took WZWZ (Now Z92FIVE) to all new heights and recognition in Indiana Broadcasting. On-Air names who worked through the end of the decade included Steve Morris, Regina Vorhees, Larry Brian, Jeff Steers and Tim Crank. Hoosier AM/FM acquired WZWZ in February 2009 and has since made a very substantial investment in the on-air sound and format of Z92.5. Early results have put the station near the top in cume listenership in the region. Kokomo's Variety, Z92.5 plays a Bright AC music format and features Allan James and Jessica Green in the morning, Jessica Green in Mid-Day, and Sarah Page in Afternoon Drive. Along with Delilah in the Evening. Weekends include Leeza Gibbons, Casey Kasem's Top 40 the 1980s and Totally 1980s music all weekend long. Live streaming audio is available from their web site www.z925fm.com.