NPPR: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
np25>Randombell Created page with "{{Infobox radio station | name = NPPR-FM | image = | city = New Prairie, WI | area = | branding = ''88.6..." |
Randombell (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
'''88.6 NPPR''' is a talk radio station broadcasting out of the [[Derelli Towers]]. | '''88.6 NPPR''' is a talk radio station broadcasting out of the [[Derelli Towers]]. | ||
NPPR was started in 1955 as a way for the people of New Prairie to talk about the events going on in the city. It was most popular during the mid to late 70's as it was the only station on the air after the [[Burning of New Prairie]]. It suffered a steady decline until the early | NPPR was started in 1955 as a way for the people of New Prairie to talk about the events going on in the city. It was most popular during the mid to late 70's as it was the only station on the air after the [[Burning of New Prairie]]. It suffered a steady decline until the early 2010s, when listeners returned to the station after a publicity stunt breathed new life into it. | ||
==DJ's and Programming== | ==DJ's and Programming== | ||
*[[Ian Zimmermann|Izzy]], '''I'm Sorry, I Wasn't Listening''' | *[[Ian Zimmermann|Izzy]], '''I'm Sorry, I Wasn't Listening''' | ||
** | **An hour long talk radio show discussing everything from current events to pop culture. Izzy has been known to have paranormal experts, mayoral candidates, and even Capes on the show from time to time. | ||
*[[Wildman]], '''Wildman Sports Rant''' | *[[Wildman]], '''Wildman Sports Rant''' | ||
** | **An hour long sports talk show with 101.7 THE NOIZ front man Wildman. | ||
*'''Live Sports Coverage''' | *'''Live Sports Coverage''' | ||
**Local High School game happening? Big game on the weekend? Tune in and listen to live coverage of the game from sports guy Wildman. | **Local High School game happening? Big game on the weekend? Tune in and listen to live coverage of the game from sports guy Wildman. | ||
| Line 47: | Line 47: | ||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Radio Stations]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:37, 30 July 2025
| City | New Prairie, WI |
|---|---|
| Branding | 88.6 New Prairie Public Radio |
| Frequency | 88.6 MHz |
| First air date | January 1, 1955 |
| Format | Talk Radio, Classical Music |
| Owner | Derelli Operations |
88.6 NPPR is a talk radio station broadcasting out of the Derelli Towers.
NPPR was started in 1955 as a way for the people of New Prairie to talk about the events going on in the city. It was most popular during the mid to late 70's as it was the only station on the air after the Burning of New Prairie. It suffered a steady decline until the early 2010s, when listeners returned to the station after a publicity stunt breathed new life into it.
DJ's and Programming
- Izzy, I'm Sorry, I Wasn't Listening
- An hour long talk radio show discussing everything from current events to pop culture. Izzy has been known to have paranormal experts, mayoral candidates, and even Capes on the show from time to time.
- Wildman, Wildman Sports Rant
- An hour long sports talk show with 101.7 THE NOIZ front man Wildman.
- Live Sports Coverage
- Local High School game happening? Big game on the weekend? Tune in and listen to live coverage of the game from sports guy Wildman.