Riverfront Broadcasting has added a seventh radio station in the Black Hills, taking over operations of KIMM/1150 and K294BT/106.7 (Rapid City) with a deal to buy the station.
According to a news release, Riverfront took over programming of the stations on Aug. 1 with a sale pending.
An Aug. 25 application to transfer the license from current owner Black Hills Broadcasting LLC, held by Nate Brown, lists a purchase price of $200,000.
KIMM/K294BT continues to run its “FOX Sports Rapid City” format, which includes Brown’s afternoon show.
The news release also says that KIMM with partner with Riverfront’s existing KOTA/1380 (Rapid City) and KDSJ/980 (Deadwood) to form the “Riverfront Sports Network,” which will include radio broadcasts, video streaming, digital content, and live event production.
Riverfront also owns four music-formatted FM stations in the market. The company also has radio groups in Huron, Pierre, and Yankton.
KIMM is one of two All-Sports stations in the Black Hills, competing with Haugo Broadcasting’s “ESPN Rapid City” (KTOQ/1340 and K289AI/105.7).
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