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St. Joseph radio pioneer, Warren Rhyner, formerly known as Ward Wright, passes away

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Warren Rhyner, formerly known as Ward Wright, owner / general manager of KUSN/KSFT passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 in St Joseph MO. Rhyner was general manager and owner of KUSN AM - FM during the period from 1958 until 1975. He was the owner when the FM station, KUSN, later KSFT and now KKJO, was placed on the air in 1960. In his later years after selling the stations he was the booth announcer for KQTV during the late 70s and early 80s.
Warren Rhyner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
 
Prior to KKJO going top 40 in 1965, KUSN was a huge local top 40 outlet in St. Joseph but was hindered by being a daytimer. Several major national media personalities had early careers there. Such as Skinny Bobby Harper, George "Sports Machine" Michael, Rich "Brother" Robbin. The AM station is still on the air in St Joe, now as a tribute station to KY102.
 
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