Northwestern Media to Acquire Spirit FM in Camdenton MO

Northwestern Media

Northwestern Media has filed an Asset Purchase Agreement with the FCC for the purchase of 23 signals and 6 construction permits from Lake Area Educational Broadcasting, including KCVO (Spirit FM) in Camdenton, MO. Northwestern Media is the broadcast ministry of University of Northwestern - St. Paul. In addition to these new stations, it operates 81 signals across 11 states, reaching more than 1.4 million listeners each week.

Northwestern President Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek said, "The acquisition of Spirit FM expands our ministry and reach across the state of Missouri. This represents an exciting and strategic opportunity to continue reaching the hearts and minds of listeners and leaders, while shaping and influencing culture through media for years to come."

"I am excited that we are able to work with Northwestern Media to ensure Spirit FM will continue to connect listeners to God and each other," added Lake Area Educational Broadcasting President Jim McDermott. "I'm confident that the legacy of Spirit FM-KCVO will live on."

Latest Radio Stories

Radio, Podcasts Dominate Ad-Supported Audio Time

Nielsen

Radio and podcasts continued to dominate ad-supported audio consumption in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 82% of all daily ad-supported listening time, according to Nielsen's latest edition of The Record, produced in partnership with Edison Research. The quarterly More

Nicole Humphrey Named LPM VP of Development

Nicole Humphrey

Louisville Public Media (LPM) has appointed Nicole Humphrey as Vice President of Development, effective June 8. Humphrey joins LPM from The Nature Conservancy, where she served as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky for the past five years. She brings more than 12 years of nonprofit fundraising More

Rose Named President & CEO of Washington Broadcasters

Jim Rose

The Washington State Association of Broadcasters (WSAB) has named veteran media executive Jim Rose as its new President and CEO, effective June 15. Rose brings more than 30 years of broadcasting and media leadership experience to the role, having served in senior executive positions at major-market More

John Kincade to Exit 97.5 Fanatic Morning Show in July

John Kincade

WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic) Philadelphia has announced that longtime sports radio host John Kincade will leave the station's morning show at the end of July. Kincade's final broadcast on the "Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show" will air on Friday, July 31. Following his departure, Andrew Salciunas will continue More

NYPR Elevates Three to Key Leadership Posts

New York Public Radio (NYPR)

New York Public Radio (NYPR) has promoted three longtime leaders to expanded editorial and creative roles as the organization continues to grow its multi-platform news, podcasting, live event and cultural programming initiatives. NYPR President and CEO Christy Tanner announced More

Blair Garner Joins KGNC in Amarillo for Afternoons

Blair Garner

Connoisseur Media has added Hall of Fame broadcaster Blair Garner to the lineup at Country 97.9 KGNC in Amarillo, where he will host afternoons weekdays from 3-7pm. Garner brings nearly three decades of syndicated Country radio experience to the station and returns to the Texas Panhandle, where he grew up More

Return to Menu

Northwestern Media to Acquire Spirit FM in Camdenton MO

Latest Radio Stories

Follow us on:

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ^®

Northwestern Media to Acquire Spirit FM in Camdenton MO

Latest Radio Stories

Follow us on:

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ®

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ^®