KTBG

KTBG
Broadcast areaKansas City Metropolitan Area
Frequency90.9 MHz
BrandingThe Bridge
Programming
FormatAdult album alternative
Ownership
OwnerPublic Television 19, Inc.
KCPT
History
Former call signs
KCMW
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT166.8 meters
Transmitter coordinates
38°57′30″N 94°06′44″W / 38.95833°N 94.11222°W / 38.95833; -94.11222
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitebridge909.org

KTBG (90.9 FM, 90.9 The Bridge) is a listener-supported, non-commercial NPR Music member radio station serving the Kansas City, Missouri market, broadcast from Warrensburg, Missouri, United States. It is currently owned by Public Television 19, Inc., the holding company for the area's PBS member television station, Kansas City PBS (KCPT). Known as 90.9 The Bridge, it is Kansas City's NPR Music station, broadcast in an adult album alternative format. The sale of KTBG to PT19 was announced in April 2013, and after FCC approval, the actual transfer occurred Tuesday, December 17, 2013 immediately after KTBG’s 7pm broadcast of All Things Considered.[1][2]

The Bridge's music playlist is programmed by its staff, specializing in indie and alternative rock, along with highlighting local artists. Live, in-studio performances and interviews are regularly scheduled.

The Bridge's studios are located in the KCPT building. It is also broadcast worldwide via internet radio.

In 2021, The Bridge received the Missouri Broadcasters Association's Radio Station of the Year Award.[3]

  1. ^ "Why is KCPT buying the 90.9 FM frequency?" (PDF). KCPT website. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
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  3. ^ "2021 MBA Award Winners". Missouri Broadcasters Association. Retrieved 2021-10-10.