Audacy is moving KNX News from the 97.1 FM signal to launch a new sports station. The station’s Alex Silverman explained the reasoning behind the move.
Following the announcement, Silverman shared the details in a post on social media.
Included in the announcement was Silverman’s opinion on why the station is moving back to prioritizing the 1070 AM signal.
“News is the who, what, when, and where,” Silverman said. “For us, it’s the where that’s changing. But we also owe you the why. It’s no secret that business has been tough in traditional media for a number of years. Ad dollars are spread very thin. Companies are doing everything they can to try and capture more of them. Audacy has sports stations across the country, in many markets. They haven’t had one here in Los Angeles, and they see an opportunity to expand that big platform to LA.
“I say it every day on the air: it matters where you get your news. And I really hope that it’s a reminder that in this crazy and crowded landscape of media in 2026, trusted voices are still going to stand out. I can tell you this, though. For myself and for my colleagues in the newsroom, we are still here to do fair, accurate, and credible news about the things that matter to you in Southern California.”
KNX News has already begun branding itself as KNX News 1070 AM. The move from the 97.1 FM signal is set for Monday, May 11th. 97.1 The Fan, the new sports station, will begin broadcasting on that date.
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