KFOR (1240

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. KFOR's studios are located on Cornhusker Highway in Northeast Lincoln, while its transmitter array (including the FM translator K277CA's transmitter) is located on Vine Street east of downtown Lincoln.

History

KFOR was originally located in

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On-air personalities

* Cathy Blythe, Problems and Solutions * Carol Turner, morning show co-host * Chris Schmidt, morning show co-host (2021 Nebraska Sportscaster of The Year) * Dale Johnson, KFOR News Director & morning news anchor * Charlie Brogan, afternoon news anchor/reporter * Jeff Motz, morning show sports anchor/midday news anchor/sports director (2020 Nebraska Sportscaster of The Year)

Notable alumni

* Scott Young, former morning show co-host (1982–2001) * Ward Jacobson, former sports reporter and morning show co-host (1985–2006) * Dick Perry, longtime sportscaster and voice of Nebraska Football * Bill Wood, Dick Perry's co-host on “The Musical Clock” for more than 15 years * Tim Moreland, former sports director and play-by-play voice of Nebraska football * Wade Hilligoss, afternoon sports anchor * Dave Hilligoss, former on-air personality (1984-2016) and former morning show co-host (2012-2016)

References

External links

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FCC History Cards for KFOR
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