WEKU is expanding its service into northern Kentucky with a new transmitter in Maysville, Kentucky. 88.1 FM WEKM will go on the air on Friday, December 6, 2024.
The NPR news and information format will be broadcast on 88.1 WEKM. The transmission originates from EKU’s main campus in Richmond and is currently simulcast on nine stations in Central and Southeast Kentucky including 88.9 FM in Lexington and Richmond. WEKU also broadcasts online at WEKU.org and through the WEKU mobile app.
“We are thrilled to expand WEKU’s reach with the new transmitter in Maysville, ensuring that more Kentuckians have access to high-quality news, public radio programming, and a trusted source for local voices and stories,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “This milestone reflects our commitment to serving the Commonwealth and enriching our communities through education and engagement.”
WEKU Director and General Manager Mike Savage says the FCC approved WEKU’s application for new service in Maysville because the community is one of the few areas in the Commonwealth without a broadcast public radio service.
“This expansion of our public radio service to the Maysville community is driven by increased support from WEKU listeners as well as some strategic station budgeting,” Savage said.
88.1 WEKM will have a broadcast power of 2.2 kilowatts and serve a population of approximately 30,000 people in portions of Mason, Bracken and Roberson counties in Northern Kentucky. The station will also serve parts of Southeast Ohio including Ripley and Higginsport.
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