Cumulus Media has consolidated its Topeka, Kansas, radio operations by relocating staff and closing local studios, shifting them approximately 60 miles east to its Kansas City facility as part of a broader effort to streamline management and infrastructure.
The move, confirmed by the company to WIBW (Topeka's local news outlet), combines the studios and oversight for its six Topeka stations with those in Kansas City. Cumulus emphasized that the change is operational only and will not disrupt service to the Topeka market.
Programming on all Topeka stations remains unchanged, including local content and sports broadcasts. All local sports coverage will continue airing as scheduled on existing outlets, such as KMAJ-AM (The Big Talker 1440/93.5 FM).
Cumulus highlighted that its partnerships within the Topeka community are "vital" and that serving local listeners remains a top priority, despite the physical relocation of teams and facilities. The consolidation aligns with industry trends among radio groups to centralize operations for efficiency amid ongoing cost pressures.
- KWIC (Eagle 99.3 FM) – Classic Hits
- KDVV (V100) – Classic Rock
- KTOP-FM (Cat Country 102.9) – Country
- KMAJ-FM (Majic 107.7) – Adult Contemporary
- KMAJ-AM (The Big Talker 1440/93.5 FM) – Conservative Talk
- KTOP-AM (Sports) – Sports programming
All local content, including sports broadcasts on stations like The Big Talker, continues to air as before. Transmitter facilities remain near Topeka, so signal strength and reception for listeners in the area should be unaffected.