KBER

KBER (101.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream rock format. Licensed to Ogden, Utah, USA, the station serves the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Media. The station's studios are located in South Salt Lake (behind the I-15/I-80 interchange.

History

Prior to 1986, KBER was known as KDAB, and was licensed to Ogden (as KBER is to this day.) It was known then as "B101". KBER began on 106.5, but moved to its current position during the 1990s. It was purchased by Citadel Broadcasting during that time. It also morphed into "101 The Bear". The station employed a number of on-air talent including "Uncle Nasty". Uncle Nasty's irreverent style translated into an instant following especially with Men 18-34. Uncle Nasty was on air 7pm to 12am, then moved to morning drive a year later. In 1998 the station reverted to the more familiar "KBER 101" slogan of its earlier years and is currently a top rated mainstream rock station in Salt Lake City Utah. By 2008, the station's sister station KHTB became a modern rock station, carrying mostly newer rock. KBER gradually began to change its playlist to include more classic rock songs, although it has since returned to a mainstream rock format. Later on, Mediabase & Nielsen BDS began reporting KBER on the mainstream rock panel. Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011.