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Latest News from Woodward Community Media Springfield
COMING JULY 1ST - NEW ALL SPORTS LINEUP ON SPORTS RADIO 92.3 FM/1450 AM
What's going on here? Starting July 1, 2025, Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM is becoming truly all sports all the time. What will be changing? All the shows on Sports Radio will be sports focused, and that means some shows will be moving. What about AM Springfield? AM Springfield will be moving to WMAY starting July 1st...
Jun 03, 2025
WMAY is moving to 97.7 FM on July 1st
What's going on? Change is coming to WMAY on July 1st, 2025. We're moving! Starting July 1st you can listen to WMAY on your radio on 97.7 FM and 970 AM. What else is changing? You'll hear some new shows and more local shows on WMAY. Some shows will stay right where they are, but some may move to a new time. Where ...
Jun 03, 2025
WQLZ is Heading Back Home July 1st
We've got some exciting news to share with all our loyal listeners and rock fans-starting July 1, 2025, 97.7 QLZ is heading back to where it all began: 92.7 FM! That's right-after years of rocking the airwaves at 97.7, we're returning to our roots. This move marks a homecoming for QLZ, and we couldn't be more thrilled ...
Jun 02, 2025
Students Learn About Broadcasting During Career Day Visit
Riverton, IL - May 27, 2025 - Eighth-grade students at Riverton Middle School got an inside look at the evolving world of radio during Career Day, thanks to a visit from Rocki of 98.7 WNNS and Ryan of 97.7 QLZ, both part of Woodward Community Media. The two radio personalities spoke with six groups of students througho...
May 27, 2025
WCM's Hutchinson Shares Industry Insights with Aspiring Media Pros
Springfield, IL - Kyle Hutchinson, Video Storyteller for Woodward Community Media, participated in the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Audio Media Career Academy, a week-long educational event held from May 12 through May 16.Powered by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), the Academy brought together 16 aspiring broadc...
May 17, 2025
Woodward Communications, Inc. Expands Springfield Footprint with Acquisition of Four More Radio Stations
Springfield, IL, April 1, 2025 - Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of four radio stations (WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM, and WMAY-AM) from Mid-West Family, serving the Springfield, IL marketplace. This acquisition follows WCI's recent purchase of four Springfield, IL ra...
Apr 01, 2025