Denver Radio: Cruisin' Oldies Moving Up The Dial

The ever changing world of Denver sports talk radio is about to change again.

In the wake of the news (Click Here)  that KJAC 105.5 FM ESPN is going belly up comes the news that KSE Radio Ventures a division Kroenke Sports, owners of the Avalanche, Nuggets, Rapids and Altitude TV is purchasing KRWZ 950 AM (for Classic Top40 fans, it was Top40 KIMN back in the day) from Entercom who purchased the signal not too long ago from Lincoln Financial Media.

BsnDenver reports the plan is to develop a radio version of Altitude TV and that this new station would carry the Avs and Nuggets games live as well as provide talk programming.

KRWZ 950 AM (5 Kw) Red=Local Coverage

There is also buzz that iHeartMedia is also poised to bring sports talk to the AM dial at KDSP 760 AM, a signal that once housed “760 the Zone”. Assuming that happens Denver will suddenly have four signals dedicated to sports, 104.3 the Fan, Altitude, 760 and Mile High Sports Radio at 1340 AM.

Starting December 27, Entercom will move the  Cruisin' Oldies up the dial to 1430 AM. The new outlet will target Baby Boomers with the greatest music from the birth of Rock 'n Roll in the 50's through the British Invasion, Motown, The Summer of Love and Woodstock in the 60's.

"Cruisin' is a great brand in Denver and we are thrilled to combine the best personalities, content and programming from Cruisin' and KEZW," said VP/Market Manager Amy Griesheimer. "Cruisin' 1430 will be unduplicated and unmatched, as the only station in Denver playing the music that Baby Boomers grew up."

KEZW 1430 AM (5 Kw)

Operations Manager Mike Peterson commented, "Cruisin' 1430 includes well-known, local personalities and will deliver music fans the best in Oldies Rock 'n Roll in a fun, upbeat environment. And the station will continue to offer listeners and advertisers tremendous ways to connect with audiences at events throughout Denver."