A resolution recognizing a century of broadcasting excellence from WOWO and celebrating the radio station's 100th anniversary.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing WOWO’s 100 years of broadcasting excellence and celebrating the radio station’s 100th anniversary. The measure outlines WOWO’s historical milestones—from its 1925 beginnings and CBS affiliation in 1927, to being the first station to broadcast a basketball game, its mid-20th-century role in news and entertainment, and its evolution into a conservative talk radio platform in the 1990s. It notes the station’s local and national personalities and its nickname, “The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets.” The resolution directs the Senate to celebrate WOWO’s on-air 100th anniversary on March 31, 2025, recognize its record of exemplary broadcasting, and support its ongoing efforts to inform and inspire future generations. As a ceremonial measure, it does not authorize spending or create new laws.
Key Points
- 1The bill is a Senate resolution recognizing WOWO’s 100-year history and celebrating its on-air 100th anniversary on March 31, 2025.
- 2It traces WOWO’s origins in 1925, its 1927 CBS Radio Network affiliation, and notable early milestones such as being the first station to broadcast a basketball game.
- 3It describes WOWO’s prominence in the 1950s as a station for news, sports, and entertainment, contributing to Fort Wayne’s place in the rock-and-roll era.
- 4It notes WOWO’s evolution in the 1990s into a conservative talk radio powerhouse, including both local and nationally syndicated personalities.
- 5It characterizes WOWO as “The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets” and states the Senate’s intent to recognize its community impact and support its ongoing mission to inform and inspire.