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KWSB 91.1 FM Transitions to Streaming-Only After 57 Years

3/10/2026

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KWSB 91.1 FM "The Penguin" will end its FM signal after nearly 57 years and switch to a streaming-only digital platform.
The Western Colorado University student-run station will rely on online streaming due to the changing media landscape.
Dr. Terry Schliesman, faculty advisor, emphasized the need to adapt to new content delivery methods.
KWSB has streamed online since the mid-2000s, aligning with student-centered media's shift to digital platforms.

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Story summary

KWSB 91.1 FM "The Penguin" will end its FM signal after nearly 57 years and switch to a streaming-only digital platform.
The Western Colorado University student-run station will rely on online streaming due to the changing media landscape.
Dr. Terry Schliesman, faculty advisor, emphasized the need to adapt to new content delivery methods.
KWSB has streamed online since the mid-2000s, aligning with student-centered media's shift to digital platforms.