(MSC News)--The new work week means a new era for KNZA Inc., as the Hiawatha-based radio station group brings it's latest station on the air, expanding its reach into areas of Kansas not currently covered by the network group.

Station group President/Owner Justin Fluke tells MSC News that following FCC approval granted earlier this month, and the closing of the sale June 14, KOZA 96.9 FM, known as "The Pulse," begins broadcasting today, Monday, June 17, showcasing a Hot AC music format. "Not only will the HOT AC format be a unique addition to our existing group of local stations, but it will be a music format currently not offered in the Topeka/Lawrence markets," Fluke said, adding that "we are thrilled to take on the title of being the only locally owned radio station in the Capitol City!"

KOZA, licensed to Effingham, in Atchison County, as a 50,000 watt station with a tower in Hoyt, will feature local and regional news and weather provided through a partnership with Channel 13-Kansas News Leader-WIBW-TV. Local news will air morning at 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 and 11:45, as well as afternoons at 12:45, 4:45, and 5:45, while weather, from channel 13 meteorologists, will at the top and bottom of each hour. Additionally, Fluke says KOZA will feature what he calls "the fastest fifty-seconds in sports, with local morning updates at 7:15 and 8:15, and afternoons at 12:15, 4:15, and 5:15. "We couldn't be more excited to expand our reach and create new opportunities for our advertisers and audience while opening new doors in the Topeka/Lawrence markets," Fluke said.

Additionally, "The Anna and Raven Morning Show" will be heard, Monday through Saturday from 5 to 10:00, featuring pop culture, parenting, and relationships, as well as the "Couples Court" competition and the "Can't Beat Raven" cash award trivia game.

Like the rest of the stations owned by KNZA Inc., KOZA will be streamed live on the station group's website, http://mscnews.net .
Fluke says it will also be heard on the new MSC Radio app scheduled to launch later this month.

The station group, broadcasting as the Many Signals Communications Network, also includes KNZA 103.9 FM, KMZA 92.1 FM, and KAIR 93.7 FM, all in northeast Kansas, as well as KLZA 101.3 FM and KTNC AM/FM in southeast Nebraska.