Mid-West Family Communications will flip Country “US92.7” WUSW Taylorville/Springfield IL to a simulcast of News/Talk 970 WMAY Springfield/94.7 W234CC Sherman.
The addition of 92.7 expands WMAY’s FM coverage to areas to the south and east of Springfield. The station was one of three Country stations in the market along with Saga’s “101.9 The Wolf” WLFZ and Nuehoff’s 104.5 WFMB.
70 years after it first signed on the air, WMAY Radio is making the biggest move in its long history. The award-winning news and talk station will now be available with a powerful new signal at 92.7 FM, starting September 1. WMAY will also remain at its current homes at 94.7FM and 970 AM.
“Now more than ever, people across Central Illinois are relying on WMAY for breaking news and insightful coverage and commentary of important local, state, and national issues,” said Mid-West Family Springfield general manager Mike Paterson. “Moving WMAY to 92.7 FM expands its reach into downtown office buildings and to inform consumers in surrounding counties.
“The pandemic, the rebuilding of the local economy, the election, Statehouse scandals, and more – these are all reasons why people need a reliable way to stay informed and stay connected. Expanding our on-air reach, in addition to our streaming audio and our extensive online and social media presence, brings that vital information to every place that our audience needs it.”
This year marks 25 years since WMAY transitioned to a complete news and talk format, with an emphasis on local talk. The WMAY Morning Newsfeed features Chris Murphy and Greg Bishop with news-making interviews and caller interaction. The WMAY Newsfeed at noon offers a comprehensive recap of the day’s biggest stories, along with business news, sports, and interviews. Weekday afternoons, Jim Leach delivers insightful, topical talk on the show he’s hosted continuously since 1996. And former Springfield alderman Frank McNeil brings his own incomparable perspective on local government and issues to the WMAY audience weekday evenings.
The station’s lineup also includes some of the top national talk radio talent, including Sean Hannity, Dave Ramsey, Dr. Asa, and Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis. WMAY is also Springfield’s top local news station, with 40 local updates daily.
In addition to WMAY on 92.7, 94.7 and 970 AM, Mid-West Family Springfield also operates WNNS (98.7 FM) and WQLZ (97.7 FM).
