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WWVR

WWVR is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Paris, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, areas. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc.

Last revised
Jun 29, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
140 w
Citations
2
Source
WWVR
Broadcast area
Terre Haute, Indiana
Frequency98.5 MHz
Branding98.5 The River
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsIndianapolis Colts Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1952 (1952) (as WPRS-FM at 98.3)
Former call signs
  • WPRS-FM (1952–1974)
  • WACF (1974–2006)
  • WINH (2006–2009)
  • WIBQ (2009–2014)
  • WBOW (2014–2017)
Former frequencies
98.3 MHz (1952–1974)
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
51153
ClassB1
ERP11,500 watts
HAAT145 meters (476 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°27′28.3″N 87°28′50.4″W / 39.457861°N 87.480667°W / 39.457861; -87.480667
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website985theriver.com

WWVR (98.5 FM, "The River") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Paris, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, areas. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc.2

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