KYLT (1340 AM, "1340 KYLT") is a

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licensed to serve

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. The station is owned by Anderson Radio Broadcasting, Inc. It previously aired a

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format. In November 2022, the station rebranded as "1340 The Lounge" and switched to an

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format. The station was assigned the KYLT call sign by the

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Programming

Notable local programming included the "Berg in the Morning" show, which aired for one hour each weekday morning. Syndicated programming included sports

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s from

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Ownership

In June 2006, KYLT was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24-station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million. Effective June 17, 2022, Cherry Creek Radio sold KYLT and 62 other stations and translators to

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for $18.75 million. Townsquare simultaneously flipped KYLT and three other stations to Anderson Radio Broadcasting, Inc. for $150,000.

References

External links

FCC History Cards for KYLTCherry Creek Radio
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