OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Nonprofits will soon have a rare chance to apply for their own radio station.
Between Nov. 1 and 8, the Federal Communications Commission will open a window for groups to submit applications for a license.
Omaha DJ and activist William King is spreading the word on his radio station, 95.7 FM The Boss.
It took a few years and a lot of hard work for King to land his own frequency. King said eventually the Local Community Radio Act opened the door for him and countless others.
King said, “Blood, sweat, and tears. Patience. Researching all during that time waiting.”
Now King is paying it forward. “I want to make sure that we share what the FCC is doing,” he said. “I do not want us to miss this opportunity because of lack of knowledge.”
For the first time in about 10 years, the FCC is …