KACZ

KACZ

Riley, Kansas
Broadcast area	Manhattan-Junction City-Fort Riley
Frequency	96.3 MHz
Branding	Z 96-3
Programming
Format	Top 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner	Manhattan Broadcasting Company
Sister stations	KBLS, KMAN, KMKF, KXBZ
History
First air date	September 16, 2002
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Class	C3
ERP	12,500 watts
HAAT	145 meters
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Website	http://www.z963.com/

KACZ (96.3 FM, "Z 96.3") is a Top 40 (CHR) formatted radio station owned by Manhattan Broadcasting Company. The station is broadcast from Manhattan, Kansas, with an ERP of 12.5 kW with its COL as Riley, Kansas. The station serves the Manhattan-Junction City-Fort Riley area, as well as portions of Northeast Kansas. Their slogan is "The #1 Hit Music Station."

KACZ is part of Manhattan Broadcasting Company, which also owns KMAN (News Talk/Sports), KXBZ (Hot Country), KMKF (Rock), and KBLS (Adult Contemporary). Matt Walters serves as the General Manager and Andrea Besthorn is the Sales Manager. Chris Swick is KACZ's Program Director.

Programming

Currently, the station airs Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. The station has aired the show since early 2014, replacing "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" shortly after Kraddick's untimely death. The airstaff also features Treyvion (10a-2p), Swick (2p-7p), and Auh'shay (7p-12a). Weekend programming includes the "American Top 40 Countdown".

External links

• KACZ official website
• Facility details for Facility ID 88543 (KACZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KACZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database