Senate Resolution Summary

• William Knox founded WKBV, which began broadcasting on September 27, 1926 as a commercial station in Brookville, Indiana on 1490 AM
• The station relocated twice, first to Connersville and then to Richmond, where it currently operates today
• Central Broadcasting Corporation purchased the station in 1943 and added sister station 101.3 FM; Whitewater Broadcasting, now owned by David Rogers, later purchased WKBV and emphasizes community partnerships and public service
• WKBV added an FM signal at 100.9 FM in 2014 and currently broadcasts high school sports, professional baseball and basketball, college sports, and local news
• The Indiana State Senate congratulates WKBV on its 90th anniversary and recognizes its community impact in Richmond, Indiana