KOWB (1290
AM) is a
radio station
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broadcasting a
news talk information
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format licensed to operate in
Laramie, Wyoming
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, United States. The station is currently owned by
Townsquare Media
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and features programming from
Fox News Radio
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History
In 2003, ...
,
Fox Sports Radio
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,
Compass Media Networks, and
Premiere Networks
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.
KOWB is the AM flagship for
Wyoming Cowboys
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football and basketball; games are simulcast on sister station
KCGY.
History
The station went on the air as KOWB.
The station won the station of the year award from the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters in 2008.
References
External links
KOWB official website
News and talk radio stations in the United States
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Townsquare Media radio stations
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