WHKO-FM (Dayton, OH)
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WHKO (99.1 FM, "K99.1") is a country music radio station licensed to Dayton, Ohio. The station is owned by Cox Media Group. With its 50,000 watt signal, WHKO is one of the strongest FM stations in the Southwestern Ohio area, and frequently makes mention of this during on-air promos. Its studios are co-located with the Dayton Daily News, WHIO-AM-FM-TV and two more radio stations in the Cox Media Center building near downtown Dayton. WHKO has a transmitter in Dayton's westside. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Dayton |
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Search ArticlesAnother extremely cold night for the Miami Valley
DAYTON, OH — Today has been a very cold and windy day across the Miami Valley. The coldest wind chill this morning was -24 degrees. That observation was made in West Alexandria in Preble County. The strongest wind gust recorded at the Dayton airport was 41MPH. It is still going to take a while to see meaningful improvement in our weather. [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] Tonight, the winds relax, but it gets extremely cold.
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Quinton Aaron, who starred as Michael Oher in the 2009 Academy Award-nominated film “The Blind Side,” was placed on life support due to a severe blood infection, according to published reports. Aaron, 41, was hospitalized in Atlanta on Jan. 23, his wife, Margarita Aaron, confirmed to Fox News. TMZ also received confirmation from Aaron’s wife, who said that the actor collapsed at their home while walking up stairs and losing the feeling in his legs.
Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Tim McGraw, & Eric Church Tease Something Big
Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Tim McGraw, & Eric Church Tease Something Big Enter Fullscreen Expand2024 Stagecoach Festival - Day 3 INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Morgan Wallen and HARDY perform at the T-Mobile Mane Stage during the 2024 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 28, 2024 in Indio, California.
State patrol warns of black ice dangers as temps drop after winter storm
DAYTON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants drivers to be extra careful due to the chance of a re-freeze. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] While state troopers had a busy weekend helping drivers who slid off the road, they noticed many people listened to the advice to stay home. >>RELATED: Extreme cold is the next threat coming our way As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, they are now worried about refreezing and the chance of wind blowing the snow over the ice.
Extreme cold is the next threat coming our way
Our winter storm has exited the Miami Valley, but it has left behind over a foot of snow. That snowpack is going to help allow for some extremely cold temperatures to set in over the coming days. [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] Tonight, through midday tomorrow, we have an extreme cold warning for wind chills colder than -20. This is the first time ever that an extreme cold warning has been issued for our part of the country.
Rumpke gives update on trash collection
DAYTON — Rumpke Waste & Recycling will resume operations on Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] “It’s our hope that we can complete our Monday routes; however, if road conditions prevent service, we will collect additional material on Monday, Feb. 2,” said Kevyn Vasquez, district manager.
Local school districts running out of calamity days after historic winter storm
FAIRBORN — Some students in Miami Valley already know they get to sleep in Tuesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Our crews checked several schools on Tuesday, and many of them had wet, slushy snow-covered parking lots. TRENDING STORIES: Local children’s hospital sees uptick in frostbite patients; Doctor provides safety tips Local city provides update on removing snow from neighborhoods ‘My son just shot me;’ Woman injured in shooting at Harrison Twp.
‘Our community stepped up;’ More than 90 shelter animals go to foster homes ahead of winter storm
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — SICSA sent more than 90 animals to foster homes ahead of the historical winter storm over the weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] SICSA requested help from their foster families ahead of the historical winter storm that dumped more than 10 inches of snow throughout the Miami Valley. TRENDING STORIES: Snow emergencies issued for local counties; What does it mean?
Nashville notes: Shenandoah's 'Sunday' #1 + ERNEST's new track
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and the Haley Gallery are all closed Monday and Tuesday due to extreme winter weather in Nashville. During the recent Crash My Playa festival, classic country band Shenandoah presented Luke Bryan with a plaque commemorating their rerecording of "Sunday in the South" with Jason Aldean hitting #1 on the all-genre iTunes chart. ERNEST kicked off his Live from the South Tour Jan.
Utility company warns area customers of power outage scams
OHIO — A utility company has warned its customers about a power outage scam. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Duke Energy wrote in a social media post that people should be aware of text messages about a “scheduled rolling power outage.” TRENDING STORIES: Snow emergencies issued for local counties; What does it mean?