Bloomington, Indiana has a new full time sports talker in business as Sarkes Tarzian’s ST Radio has transformed Bloomington’s longtime radio outlet, 1370 WGCL into a full-time sports station branded as 98.7 The Zone. The switch marks a departure from the station’s previous hybrid format, which blended conservative talk with sports programming.
Now, 98.7 The Zone will devote its full schedule to sports content, aiming to capture the attention of local fans during one of Indiana University’s most prominent athletic seasons in years.
Program Director and morning host Kent Sterling will shift his show from the 7-9 a.m. slot to 9-11 a.m., while afternoon host Mike “Glass” Glasscott remains in his familiar 3-6 p.m. timeslot. The new lineup also introduces the regionally syndicated Indiana Sports Daily with Jim Coyle, airing from 1-3 p.m., giving local listeners in-depth coverage of IU athletics and other regional sports stories.
For other times of the day, 98.7 The Zone will broadcast content from the Westwood One Sports, providing a mix of national and regional sports programming designed to complement the station’s local focus. Westwood One Sports launched earlier today.
Despite the format overhaul, 98.7 The Zone emphasizes that local service elements will remain intact. Longtime newscaster Diane Daily and sports reporter Joe Smith will continue delivering news and sports updates, ensuring that listeners stay connected to Bloomington’s community and the latest local sports developments.
Listeners can now tune in to 98.7 The Zone via FM or AM, with additional access through online streaming platforms. The station promises a blend of live game coverage, talk shows, and sports news designed to meet the needs of both casual fans and die-hard followers.
As IU continues its championship run, WWZN aims to position itself as Bloomington’s premier sports radio destination, delivering timely updates and local insights that reflect the city’s enthusiasm for college athletics.
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