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TECHNOTE: AM 870 back on air following maintenance

UPDDATE FRI. Jun. 4 11:45 a.m: WKAR NewsTalk AM 870 returned to the air at approximately 11:25 a.m. after a brief period off-air for maintenance.

FRI. Jun. 4 10:30 a.m.: WKAR NewsTalk AM 870 will be off the air for a brief period between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for maintenance at the transmitter site. Updates will be posted at this page.

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