KUGR
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| KUGR | |
| Broadcast area | Green River Rock Springs |
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| Branding | 1490 KUGR |
| Slogan | Cougar Radio |
| First air date | 1976 |
| Frequency | 1490 kHz (AM) |
| Format | Soft Adult Contemporary; News/Talk |
| ERP | 1,000 watts |
| Class | C (local) |
| Callsign meaning | COUGAR |
| Owner | Wagonwheel Communications Corp |
| Website | www.theradionetwork.net |
KUGR aka "Cougar Radio" is a soft adult contemporary and talk radio station located in Green River, Wyoming operating on 1490 kHz AM. The station is owned by local resident Al Harris.
The station celebrated its 30th year of broadcasting in June of 2006. KUGR signed on in 1976.
This station part of "The Radio Network", which includes FM stations KFRZ 92.1 FM, KYCS 95.1 FM and KZWB 97.9 FM which came on air in 2005.
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[edit] Current format
KUGR has a variety of programming daily. News can be heard throughout the day and in the evening with "news minutes" at the bottom of the hour. KUGR's music was previously satellite fed until 2005 when the decision was made to play music from several CD players. KUGR's music is mostly soft AC, but includes top 40 songs as well. KUGR and its sister stations often do remote broadcasts at local businesses during sales.
[edit] Programs
"The Al and Faith Morning Show," mornings hosted by Al and his wife Faith. (Weekdays)
"Let's Talk," a periodical show hosted by Al Harris. (Weekdays)
When Radio Was and Imagination Theater (Sundays)
Coast to Coast AM (Nights)
Larry King Live (Weeknights)
Colorado Rockies Baseball (home games during the season)
Wyoming Cowboys football (during the season)
News and various other programs from the Cowboy State News Network (weekdays)
The Spanish Show (Sundays)
[edit] Coverage and signal strength
KUGR broadcasts a one thousand watt signal day and night. The signal covers much of Sweetwater County and has been heard even farther distances.[[1]] The frequency KUGR operates on (1490 kHz) is classified as a local type station by the FCC, which means outside of Sweetwater County during the evening, KUGR will be competing with many other stations on the same frequency. KUGR is well known throughout the county and is a popular station thanks to its programming and variety.
[edit] More information and external links
KUGR and its sister stations can be found on the web here. KUGR's website includes local weather, local news, and sports information. KUGR won the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters board "Station of the Year" award in 2006.[[2]]
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