WSIU (91.9 FM, "Powered by You") is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk/information and classical music format.[1] Licensed to Carbondale, Illinois, the station serves Southern Illinois. The station is currently owned by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and features programming from American Public Media, National Public Radio, and Public Radio Exchange.[2] Programming originating from WSIU includes Celtic Connections, a Celtic music show.[3]
WSIU's programming is also heard on WUSI 90.3 FM in Olney, Illinois and WVSI 88.9 FM in Mount Vernon, Illinois
WSIU first took to the air on September 15, 1958, as WSRV (Southern's Radio Voice). It became WSIU in 1960.
References
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^ "WSIU Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^ Celtic Connections
External links
- Official website
- WSIU in the FCC FM station database
- WSIU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database