KMBR

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KMBR
Broadcast areaButte-Helena, Montana
Frequency95.5 MHz
Branding95.5 KMBR
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
Owner
KAAR, KMTZ, KXTL
History
First air date
February 1, 1980 (45 years ago) (1980-02-01)
Former call signs
KQUY (1979–1980)
KQUY-FM (1980–1996)
Call sign meaning
Montana's Best Rock (slogan)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID63875
ClassC
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT555 meters
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

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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

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  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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46°00′29″N 112°26′35″W / 46.008°N 112.443°W / 46.008; -112.443


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