KRPS hopes to return Wednesday

  Tuesday, November 22, 2016 2:00 AM
  News

Pittsburg, KS

KRPS public radio, located on the campus of Pittsburg State University, has been off-the-air since Monday due to the unexpected failure of a piece of equipment at the station's transmitter site. 

"It's the first time in recent memory that we've been off this long," said Missi Kelly, KRPS general manager. "The good news is that we've ordered the replacement part and expect it to be here Wednesday. If all goes well, we should be back on the air just in time for Thanksgiving." 

As you might expect, KRPS has been flooded with calls from concerned members and listeners since going off the air Monday morning.

"The phones haven't stopped ringing since Monday," said Kelly. "We've actually seen a few listeners become members after turning on the radio and not finding us there. It's reminded them how important KRPS is to their daily life which is wonderful to know."

Current plans are for the radio station to return to the air on Wednesday. 

Listeners who would like to become members can do so by visiting krps.org