KXWI

KXWI (98.5 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Williston, North Dakota, which serves northwestern North Dakota and northeastern Montana.^[3] The station airs a country music format and its morning show, hosted by Tom Simon, is the most listened to show in the Bakken. KXWI is owned by Andrew Sturlaugson's P&A Media.^[4] It has been on the air since 2014.

KXWI

Williston, North Dakota United States
Broadcast area	Williston, North Dakota Watford City, North Dakota Sidney, Montana
Frequency	98.5 MHz
Branding	Coyote Country
Programming
Format	Country
Ownership
Owner	Andrew Sturlaugson (P&A Media LLC)
Sister stations	KDSR, KGCX
History
First air date	2014[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	190377
Class	C1
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	243 meters (797 ft)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	web.kdsrradio.com/kxwi-98-5/

History

KXWI began broadcasting in 2014^[1] under the ownership of Stephen A. Marks,^[5] through his Williston Community Broadcasting.^[6] Marks already owned KDSR and KGCX in the area.^[5]

Stephen Marks died on May 11, 2022.^[7] Andrew Sturlaugson's P&A Media acquired Marks' Montana and North Dakota radio stations, including KXWI, KDSR, and KGCX, for $850,000 in 2024.^[6]