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KMBR

KMBR is a commercial radio station in Butte, Montana, broadcasting to the Butte, Montana area. KMBR airs a classic rock music format.

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KMBR
Broadcast area
Butte-Helena, Montana
Frequency95.5 MHz
Branding95.5 KMBR
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
Owner
KAAR, KMTZ, KXTL
History
First air date
February 1, 1980 (1980-02-01)
Former call signs
KQUY (1979–1980)
KQUY-FM (1980–1996)
Call sign meaning
Montana's Best Rock (slogan)
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
63875
ClassC
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT555 meters
Transmitter coordinates
46°00′29″N 112°26′35″W / 46.008°N 112.443°W / 46.008; -112.443
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website955kmbr.com

KMBR (95.5 FM, "95.5 KMBR") is a commercial radio station in Butte, Montana, broadcasting to the Butte, Montana area. KMBR airs a classic rock music format.

KMBR began broadcasting on February 1, 1980 as KQUY-FM.2 The callsign changed on December 13, 1996, when it switched over from its old call sign (KQUY) and branding (Y-95). Y-95 played a Hot AC format featuring artists like Mariah Carey, Madonna, Huey Lewis and Richard Marx.3 KMBR shifted the emphasis to "Montana's Best Rock", featuring core artists such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more.4 The original mainstays were Uncle Dave Levin in the mornings, the ArchMan with the "Power Lunch" from 10a - 3p, and Robin Taylor (later Robin Jordan) with afternoons. Currently KMBR features "The Brian and Chris Show" in the Mornings, Middays with Carin Sullivan, The Rock Show with Tommy O during PM drive, Nights with Alice Cooper followed by jock-free rock in the overnights.5

The station carries the syndicated programs Flashback and Breakfast with the Beatles.

KMBR and its sister stations are all located at 750 Dewey Blvd. in Butte.6 The rear of this radio facility houses the small studios of the local NBC affiliate, KTVM Channel 6. KAAR and KMBR share a transmitter site northeast of town, east of Interstate 15.7

Ownership

In June 2006, KMBR was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24 station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million.8

Effective June 17, 2022, KMBR was acquired by Townsquare Media from Cherry Creek Radio as part of a 42 station/21 translator deal with a sale price of $18.75 million.

References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KMBR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KQUY-FM becomes Butte's fifth station". The Montana Standard Time Out. Butte, Montana. February 16, 1980. p. 9. Retrieved April 24, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "The M-Street Radio Directory: 1995 Edition" (PDF). World Radio History. 1995. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  4. "Radio & Records: Format Changes & Updates" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 20, 1996. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  5. Standard, Staff (October 12, 2014). "Broadcasting legends of the Mining City". The Montana Standard. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  6. "Townsquare Media Butte EEO Report". FCC Public Inspection File. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  7. "KTVM-TV Contact Information". KTVM NBC Montana. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  8. "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. June 19, 2006.
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