Highlights from May and
what's coming up in June
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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.
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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
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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."
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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!
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Kelly Caldwell & Paul Davis // 5-19-23
Musicians on The Set List
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Michelle Whitis & Shirlene Taylor // 5-25-23
Kentucky Career Center - Cumberlands and Cumberlands Workforce Development
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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. | |
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.
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June 18, 2023 - Happy Father's Day | |
June 21, 2023 - First Day of Summer |
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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! | |
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!
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Somerset 106.1 FM Live Programs | |
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!*
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*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. | |
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
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Images from May's Interviews on The Set List | |
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.
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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!
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Live Programming WTLO 1480AM/97.7FM | |
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. | |
Meet the Somerset 106.1 FM and WTLO 1480 AM Staff & Hosts | |
Kevin Wilson
General Manager WYKY/WTLO and Host of Dial-A-Deal
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Kate Smith
Operations Manager WYKY/WTLO and Host of It's Finally Friday, The Set List, and Dial-A-Deal
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Greg Moore
WYKY/WTLO Program Director & Host of
The Morning Mix
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Misty Phillips
Website Designer and Client Social Media Manager
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Amy Stroud
Senior Vice President of Forcht Broadcasting and Host of Mid-Mornings with Amy and Take 2 with Amy and Rikiyah
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Laura Latham
Host of Dial-A-Deal
WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM
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Rikiyah Pryor
Host of Take 2 with Amy & Rikiyah
Somerset 106.1 FM
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Jon Burlew & Tim Washam
Somerset High School Sports Announcers
Somerset 106.1 FM
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Mike Tarter
President & CEO
Forcht Broadcasting
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Faith Speaks
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
Forcht Broadcasting
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Paula McKinney
Director of Traffic & Billing
Forcht Broadcasting
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