Station History
Prior to its flip to its current format in 2000 as 98.9 Kiss FM, the station's previous formats included Contemporary Christian, Religious talk and Country. They are also a major competitor for longtime rival WDJX, but counters their broad-based direction with a Rhythmic leaning playlist.
WZKF moved its city of license from Salem, IN to Prospect, KY on April 26, 2010, and on July 12, 2010 WZKF rebranded as "98.9 Radio Now". According to PD Mike Klein, "The name change and new look comes along with a signal upgrade and updated Top 40/Mainstream music mix with a rhythmic lean" and added that "The station is being re-branded with the 'NOW' moniker to give a fresh new approach delivering hit music to the people who need it 'NOW'.". July 19, 2010 WZKF changed their call letters to WNRW. Although they report to Mediabase's CHR/Pop panel, WNRW is not included on BDS' Top 40/CHR reporting panel but does contribute to BDS' Dance/Mix Show Airplay panel due to having club mixes on the station.
During the late evening hours of June 14, 2011, it was observed that the radio station's website was redirecting to that of Clear Channel sister station, Mix 98.9 in Youngstown, Ohio, causing speculation that a format flip may be imminent, but this might have been a technical error as the link returned to WNRW's webpage.
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