Highlights from May and

what's coming up in June

Celebrating 10 Glorious Years of Mid-Mornings with Amy Stroud on Somerset 106

May 2023 marked the 10 year anniversary of MMWA on Somerset 106.


10 years of incredible memories, countless interviews, and infectious laughter that have made our Mid-Mornings truly special. Thank you, Amy, for being the voice that brightens our days and connects our community.


Let's raise a toast to Amy's unwavering dedication and the countless moments that have touched our hearts. Here's to another 10 years of incredible radio, friendship, and endless smiles.

Pictured L to R: Amy Stroud, Mike Tarter, Faith Speaks, Paula McKinney, Misty Phillips, and Greg Moore

Somerset 106 becomes the Official Radio Station of Burnside, Kentucky

Several members from Forcht Broadcasting, Somerset 106.1 FM, the City of Burnside, and Burnside Tourism met for lunch on Friday, May 19 to kick off their new partnership that designates Somerset 106.1 FM as The Official Radio Station of Burnside, Ky!

Alison Pyles with Burnside Tourism said “Whether you’re on the lake, seeing the historic sites, shopping, or just having lunch at one of the many restaurants in Burnside… Somerset 106 radio provides the perfect soundtrack for your day. Their digital marketing team offers so much more beyond the radio dial and have been a valuable asset to improve Tourism in the Burnside area.”


Kevin Wilson, GM at Somerset 106, said “Somerset 106 is very proud and honored to be named The Official Radio Station of Burnside. Being also named The Official Radio Station of Downtown Somerset for several years now, this additional designation for Burnside reminds us of the amazing opportunity that we value to be more involved in every community we serve in the Lake Cumberland area.”


Find Burnside Tourism online at www.visitburnside.com

Find Somerset 106 at www.somerset106.com

Pictured left to right: Faith Speaks, Misty Phillips, Jerrica Flynn, Alison Pyles, Burnside Mayor Robert Lawson, Kevin Wilson, Mike Tarter, Greg Moore.

Meet our New Severe Weather and Weekend Weather Reporter, Matthew Blum

Join Matthew each Friday on It's Finally Friday Live with Kate Smith around 2:30 p.m. for your weekend weather updates. He will also keep everyone updated during times of severe weather!


Matthew agreed to provide severe weather coverage and updates to Somerset 106 FM and our sister stations in and around Lake Cumberland.


"Ever since I was young, I have always loved the weather and am very grateful for this opportunity as an additional means to support my family (besides Honeywell). In addition, I have always wanted to be on the radio."

Somerset 106 Gets a New Banner

Somerset 106 has been telling community stories and playing your favorite music for 15 years in 2023! During this time, we’ve had the most amazing guests in our studio.


Each of our guests sign our 106 studio banner, and our original banner was getting full of names – so, we had to hang another 106 banner! We don’t mind getting a new banner, because this means there are many more stories to tell and many more guests signatures to get.


Thank you to everyone who has shared a microphone with us over the past 15 years! Your name’s on our banners, and we can’t wait to see all the new guest signatures on our new 106 banner as we celebrate 15 years of being your hometown radio station!

Kelly Caldwell & Paul Davis // 5-19-23

Musicians on The Set List

Michelle Whitis & Shirlene Taylor // 5-25-23

Kentucky Career Center - Cumberlands and Cumberlands Workforce Development 

Somerset 106 has a new furry friend!

If you listened to Mid-Mornings with Amy Stroud on May 25th, you heard Amy and Greg talk about what is now our station bunny who Greg named "Stubs." Here is little Stubs!

May 27, 2023 - Yacht Rock Radio's Maiden Voyage on WTLO 1480AM/97.7FM

Get ready to set sail with Yacht Rock Radio with Captain Adam! Every Saturday from 11am-1pm, WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM will be playing your favorite yacht rock music! Hear some of your favorite smooth and sunny tunes! Get ready for the best yacht rock sounds every Saturday from 11am to 1pm only on WTLO!

SOMERSET 106 IS EVERYWHERE!

May 27, 2023 - Live Remote from Baum's Boots & More

Kevin Wilson was live from Baum's Boots and More, formerly Somerset Boots, promoting their Memorial Weekend Tent Sale! Kevin was really excited to show you the inside remodel! WATCH THE VIDEO.

May 27, 2023 - Live Remote at 2nd Annual Memorial Concert at Cole Park in Burnside

Kate Smith was LIVE and on location from Cole Park in Burnside for their 2nd Annual Memorial Day Concert. Allison Pyles, Executive Director of Burnside Tourism and Hunter Flynn, the event headliner, stopped by to chat about the evenings festivities.

Coming up in June 2023

June 17, 2023 - Juneteenth

FREE TO THE PUBLIC - Judicial Center Plaza 5PM-9PM


Join the Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective alongside Unity Allies for an intimate, family-friendly celebration as they commemorate our nation's emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Together, we uplift Black voices, listen, learn, eat, and dream.

June 18, 2023 - Happy Father's Day

June 21, 2023 - First Day of Summer

June 23 & 24, 2023 - Somernites Cruise Weekend

Join Kevin Wilson, live and on location on Friday, June 23rd from 4pm-6pm at the Somerset Mall for the Friday Night Thunder Event to kick-off the Somernites Cruise weekend!

View all Upcoming Somerset 106 Events & Show Guests

Community Events and PSA's


If you are a local non-profit organization, church, food bank, homeless shelter, or community organization having an event or offering a free service to the public, let us know what you’re doing and we'll add the event to our community events calendar!

Submit PSA and Event Info

Somerset 106.1 FM Live Programs

The Morning Mix with Greg Moore



EVERY Monday-Friday 6AM - 10AM


Tune in for the Question of the Day, Birthday Shout-Outs, prize giveaways, funny news, special guests, and community information every morning.


Make sure you TEXT Greg your song request via the Somerset 106 TEXT LINE at 606-679-9959.

Mid-Mornings with Amy Stroud - Celebrating 10 Years!


EVERY Monday-Friday from 8:30AM - 9AM during The Morning Mix


The show is about our community and the people in our community who have stories to tell. If you know someone who has a story to tell or who is working to make our town and region better, visit me on the Mid-Mornings with Amy page on somerset106.com to let me know. You can also contact me via the show’s Facebook page or by email at amstroud@forchtbroadcasting.com.

It's Finally Friday Live with Kate Smith


NOW PLAYING THE MUSIC OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL MUSICIANS EVERY FRIDAY!


EVERY Friday from 2PM - 6PM


Playing your favorite Hits from 80's-today. And you can plan your weekend with Nona, the Queen of the Somerset scene and hear the weekend weather report from Matt Blum. Don't forget 90's at 3 as Kate brings you your favorite 90's hits for a solid hour!


PUB TRIVIA: One listener wins a $20 credit to Buffalo Wings & Rings every week!


Make sure you TEXT Kate your song request via the Somerset 106 TEXT LINE at 606-679-9959.


AND! TUNE IN TO WIN 2 DAY PASSES TO SOMERSPLASH WATERPARK EVERY FRIDAY, ALL SUMMER LONG!*

*This is a TUNE IN TO WIN GIVEAWAY ONLY!!!! PLEASE do not respond to any comments on social media that have told you you have won. This is a SPAM account. Forcht Broadcasting and this station will NEVER ask you for any bank account or payment information for winning a contest.

The Set List on Somerset 106


1st and 3rd Friday EVERY MONTH

4PM - 6PM


Local musicians live, in-studio every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Tune in to hear your favorite local artists play some tunes, tell some stories, and see them live in our studio on The Set List's Facebook page! It's always a good time on The Set List...where local radio and local music connect!


Check out The Set List Playlist on Spotify featuring past and future musicians on the show!


Next up...


June 2 - Devin Norton

June 16 - SPENSER

July 7 - Master Musicians Festival Special

July 28 - Daniel Stroud

August 4 - Statelaw

August 18 - Steevie Steeves

Images from May's Interviews on The Set List

Lance Rogers // 5-5-23

Listen to the Interview

Uncle Edsel // 5-19-23

Listen to the Interview

Take 2 with Rikiyah and Company


On June 8th and EVERY 2nd Thursday of the month 4PM - 6PM


Take 2 with Rikiyah and Company has it all – conversation, reflections, discussions, great music, and fun!


Real conversations. Real opinions. Real issues. Real fun.

NEW PROGRAM - Tuesday's 3 with Amy, Chris, and James


On June 13 and every second Tuesday of each month from 3PM to 5PM, Amy Stroud, Chris Phillips, and James Taylor will gather around the Somerset 106 studio table to discuss important and relevant news topics of the day.


We’ll discuss legislation, government policies and regulations, local and state issues, and news topics that affect us all. Chat with us any time during the show by texting 606-679-9959!

Live Programming WTLO 1480AM/97.7FM

Dial-A-Deal on WTLO


Tune in to Dial-A-Deal on WTLO 1480 AM & 97.7 FM every Monday thru Saturday from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Somerset's only LIVE & LOCAL BUY-SELL-TRADE show.


Call in your items at 606-678-8151 or text them at 606-229-5750.


Email: dialadeal@forchtbroadcasting.com

Cincinnati Reds Broadcast LIVE on WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM

WTLO is your home for Cincinnati Reds Baseball. Tune in to WTLO 1480 AM/97.7 FM during the pre-season and regular season to hear your Reds on the Radio.

Livestream WTLO
See Reds Broadcast Schedules

Meet the Somerset 106.1 FM and WTLO 1480 AM Staff & Hosts

Kevin Wilson

General Manager WYKY/WTLO and Host of Dial-A-Deal

Kate Smith

Operations Manager WYKY/WTLO and Host of It's Finally Friday, The Set List, and Dial-A-Deal

Greg Moore

WYKY/WTLO Program Director & Host of

The Morning Mix

Misty Phillips

Website Designer and Client Social Media Manager

Amy Stroud

Senior Vice President of Forcht Broadcasting and Host of Mid-Mornings with Amy and Take 2 with Amy and Rikiyah

Laura Latham

Host of Dial-A-Deal

WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM

Rikiyah Pryor

Host of Take 2 with Amy & Rikiyah

Somerset 106.1 FM

Jon Burlew & Tim Washam

Somerset High School Sports Announcers

Somerset 106.1 FM

Mike Tarter

President & CEO

Forcht Broadcasting

Faith Speaks

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager

Forcht Broadcasting

Paula McKinney

Director of Traffic & Billing

Forcht Broadcasting

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