KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The owner of several Kansas City radio stations has launched an all-comedy station that will spotlight national comedians as well as those appearing on local comedy stages.
The Kansas City Star reports Cumulus Media started the station to fill a void in the Kansas City market. The station is called Funny 102.5 and will feature continuous stand-up comedy.
The station that went on the air Monday is part of a national network of comedy stations produced by 24/7 Comedy Radio Network.
The city's first comedy station was the All Comedy Network that started up in 2004 on KCKN-AM 1340. That venture didn't fare well, and a year later the format changed and the station began playing regional Mexican music.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com