Paid political advertising time from 1951 (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Reel tapes featuring local talent, such as the Bluegrass Travelers (here) from 1960-61 were broadcast (staff photo) |
WIEL at one time even broke into programming to notify the community regarding fire alarms, always keeping the community safe! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) Local businesses were also concerned about public safety and would sponsor these community services! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
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Local news has ALWAYS been at the heart of WIEL (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Early radio programming! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
WIEL at the State Fair! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Whoops! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Local Girl Gone Hollywood, so to speak! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
We've received copy of Dave's designation as Chief Operator! (courtesy of Dave Riddle) |
Sunday morning church broadcasts were always integral! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Before UK Sports Network there was the Standard Oil Sports Net! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
1960 saw or first milestone, our first decade in broadcasting! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
WIEL's yearly Lion's Club Radio Auction (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
WIEL's yearly Lion's Club Radio Auction (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Ron Boone could always be counted to be everywhere there was news happening. (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
Community involvement was the backbone of WIEL (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) |
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August 31, 1974
February 29, 1964
January 12,
1959
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Some of our air talent came from Ft., Knox! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) (New!) |
Our signal reached as far as Pennsylvania! (courtesy of Paul Urbahns) (New!) |