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GoFundMe account created to help owner keep radio stations KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 12:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two locally owned and operated radio stations, KRLT FM and KOWL AM, that have served the Lake Tahoe area for 60 years (AM was first, then FM came 40 years ago).
General Manager and Owner Steve Harness took out a note with investors to buy the station from Cherry Creek Radio five years ago. On June 30, 2020, a $100,000 balloon payment on that note is due. While the stations' monthly overhead has stayed the same during the pandemic, their revenue has dropped by roughly 80 percent.
Vote on Verizon monopine cell tower in South Lake Tahoe postponed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 9:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An overflowing crowd in the City Council chambers Tuesday were present to hear, and speak on, the appeal of a South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission decision to approve a monopine cell tower at the corner of Ski Run Boulevard and Needle Peak Road.
But they will have to return on September 3 to speak.
Blue Ribbon Award nominees announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 10:18am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is holding their annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom. This gala event honors businesses, organizations, and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service, and entrepreneurial achievements. Tickets for the award ceremony are currently available online at www.TahoeChamber.org.
Blue Ribbon Awards presented on Thursday during ceremony and dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 4:13pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2016 - 5:30pm
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Nominations revealed for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 11:42am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards with 80 nominations from the community. The program recognizes businesses and individuals who excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.
Tahoe Chamber announces nominees for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 2:35pm
The Tahoe Chamber announced the nominations Tuesday for the 2015 Blue Ribbon Awards. There were 150 nominations received from the community for their annual awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses for excellence in service, entrepreneurship and experience among other areas.
Tahoe's Howie Nave headed to Vegas as inductee of Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 11:40am
Lake Tahoe radio host, standup comedian and emcee of the Improv at Harveys, Howie Nave is among 62 Nevada radio and television personalities and managers who will be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame this Saturday in Las Vegas.
Nave, who has been with KRLT FM 93.9 as host of “Howie’s Morning Rush” at Lake Tahoe for nearly 15 years, will be inducted at the Four Seasons Hotel. He joins the ranks of more than 800 broadcasters from around Nevada who make up the Hall of Fame.
South Lake Tahoe radio station cancels Rush Limbaugh
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 7:34am
KOWL 1490 AM has pulled the plug on Rush Limbaugh. The South Lake Tahoe radio station was one of the original affiliates to carry the show, stemming from the host's days in Sacramento, CA.
The nationally syndicated show will be off the air as of this week.
New fireworks company for the South Lake Tahoe July 4th show
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 12:50pm
There's a new show in town, and tens of thousands of people will get to see it for the first time on Independence Day.
While many South Lake Tahoe fireworks fans might not even notice, this year's stunning "Lights on the Lake" pyrotechnical performance is now being created by world-renowned 'Fireworks by Grucci' out of New York.
Grucci is a sixth-generation family owned company who owns two Guinness World Records and have been putting on fireworks shows around the world since 1850. They are known as the "First Family of Fireworks."
Cherry Creek Radio selling KRLT-KOWL to station's manager
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 5:54pm
Cherry Creek Radio has filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sell South Lake Tahoe based KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM to current General Manager, Steve Harness and a group of investors.
"I put together a group of investors and secured financing to make it possible," Harness told South Tahoe Now. "I've put eight years of sweat equity into both stations and I did not want to see that work undone by new owners."
Kudos: LTVA & South Tahoe Refuse thank the community
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/22/2014 - 5:02pm
Recently the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, in conjunction with South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling, conducted a “drive and drop” at the LTVA’s California Visitors Center, and curbside collection on regular pick-up days. Once again we were overwhelmed by the generous response from our South Lake Tahoe community. Together we collected over 1,500 pounds of food and toys to benefit Christmas Cheer all Year, plus over $1,200 in cash, $1,000 of which was donated by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe.
Steve Harness Promoted to GM of South Lake Tahoe's KRLT and KOWL
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 4:00pm
Lake Tahoe resident Steve Harness has been promoted to head the team at KRLT 93.9 FM and KOWL 1490 AM as their new General Manager.
Harness has been with the company for seven years, serving as their DJ, Program Director and Operations Manager. He brings 20 years of radio experience with him.
Owner Joe Schwartz said “It was important to us to hire form with-in for this position. We need somebody running those stations who is part of the Tahoe community for the long-run and that is Steve”.
