WLPR-FM

Broadcast area Northwest Indiana
Branding Lakeshore Public Radio
Slogan "The Voice of Northwest Indiana"
Format news/talk/NPR
ERP 2,400 watts
HAAT 77.1 meters
Class A
Callsign meaning "W Lakeshore Public Radio"
Former callsigns WWLO
Affiliations National Public Radio/American Public Media/Public Radio Exchange
Owner Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Sister stations WYIN
Webcast
Website Lakeshore Public Media

WLPR-FM is a FM noncommercial, public radio station broadcasting on 89.1 MHz in Lowell, Indiana, east of the Chicago metropolitan area. Financed primarily by listener contributions, Lakeshore Public Radio is affiliated with National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio Exchange. The station is owned and operated by Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc. which also owns and operates WYIN a PBS affiliate.

History

WWLO, Lowell, was an American Family Radio affiliate until September 22, 2008 when Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc. purchased the license from AFR for $1,050,000.[1] Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc. then requested the callsign to be changed to WLPR.[2]

The station's format was changed from Christian Contemporary to NPR, local news, sports, and talk.

References

  1. Transactions
  2. Report No. 513 Media Bureau Call Sign Actions December 17, 2008

Coordinates: 41°19′23″N 87°21′22″W / 41.323°N 87.356°W / 41.323; -87.356


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