KBRK (AM)

KBRK (1430 kHz) is an AM radio station in Brookings, South Dakota, United States.^[2] It was founded on July 15, 1955. The studios were originally located in downtown Brookings, but later moved to the transmitter site, near the edge of town. KBRK continues to broadcast music, news, sports, and a number of public events throughout the Brookings region and surrounding communities. The tower height is 160 feet.

KBRK

Brookings, South Dakota
Frequency	1430 kHz
Branding	KBRK 1430 AM
Programming
Format	Commercial; Adult standards
Affiliations	CBS News Radio
Ownership
Owner	Alpha Media (Alpha 3E License, LLC)
Sister stations	KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ
History
First air date	1955
Call sign meaning	BRooKings
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	15263
Class	D
Power	1,000 watts day 100 watts night
Transmitter coordinates	44°18′12″N 96°46′1″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	KBRK Online

Format

KBRK plays a mix of both soft rock and big band music targeted at the above 35 age demographic. The station also broadcasts a wide range of local sporting events for the surrounding region, specializing in high school-level athletic events for the Brookings community. KBRK originates local news broadcasts and local area weather coverage as well. World and national news comes via CBS News Radio.