KWRR (Wyoming)
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| Frequency | 89.5 (MHz) |
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| Programming | |
| Format | Public radio |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Business Council of the Northern Arapaho Tribe |
| History | |
First air date | July 5, 1999 |
Last air date | June 2018 |
Call sign meaning | Wind River Reservation |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 54539 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 85,000 watts |
| HAAT | 555 meters (1,821 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°27′29.8″N 108°11′41.3″W / 43.458278°N 108.194806°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
KWRR (89.5 FM) was a public radio station in Ethete, Wyoming, serving residents of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Programming on KWRR consisted of local programming (including country music), plus programs from National Public Radio and Native Voice One.
After members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe voted in favor to starting a radio station,[1] it was permitted in 1996. Construction was under way by 1997,[2] but it missed a January 1998 start date due to difficulties bringing an electrical supply to the transmitter site.[3] The station began broadcasting by July 5, 1999.[4]
As of June 2018 the station was off the air. The Federal Communications Commission cancelled KWRR's license on October 4, 2021, due to the station failing to file an application to renew its license.[5]
The Business Council of the Northern Arapaho Tribe holds a construction permit for KWRI (99.9 FM) at Ethete.
References
- ^ Thunder, Debra (July 14, 1997). "Arapaho radio station could be political tool: But former tribal leader wonders if it will be free from censorship". Casper Star-Tribune. pp. A1, A10.
- ^ "KWRR to take shape over the next year". Casper Star-Tribune. July 14, 1997. p. A10.
- ^ "Public radio fans get temporary reprieve". The Billings Gazette. January 3, 1998. p. 1C.
- ^ "Wind River radio station signs on". Casper Star-Tribune. Associated Press. July 12, 1999. pp. A4, A5.
- ^ Venta, Lance (October 10, 2021). "FCC Report 10/10: Seven Deletions For Failing To File License Renewals". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
External links
- Native Voice One website
- Facility details for Facility ID 54539 (KWRR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KWRR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database