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About
1590 WAKR is part of one of the most advanced radio broadcast facility in Northeast Ohio. Our broadcasts are produced by one of Ohio's largest radio news operations using state-of-the art equipment.
We're located at 1795 West Market Street, Akron just two doors down from Akron's famous West Point Market.
Our phone number is (330) 869-9800. Our studio line is (330) 370-1590.
Upcoming Concerts & Events
| 14 Nov 2024 07:30PM Kenny G @ MGM Northfield Park |
| 16 Nov 2024 02:00PM Remote @ Finny's Bar and Grill |
| 10 Dec 2024 06:30PM Macaulay Culkin @ Akron Civic Theatre |
| 07 Feb 2025 07:30PM Mania @ MGM Northfield Park |
Local News & Podcasts
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David James on the Department of Education
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- November 13 2024
- Ray Horner Morning Show
Summit Education Initiative Executive Director, David James, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about the importance of the Department of E... -
Become Your Own "Handywoman": Free Home Maintenance Classes In Akron
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- November 12 2024
- Local News
There's nothing like learning that a "simple" home repair will cost you hundreds, or maybe even thousands of dollars, that will get you inspired to ta... -
Dave Lieberth on Akron History Museum & More
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- November 12 2024
- Ray Horner Morning Show
Dave Lieberth joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He discussed the canal network, the Akron Roundtable, Akron History Center, and more. -
Future of SUMMA Health
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- November 11 2024
- Ray Horner Morning Show
Cliff Deveny, M.D.,President and Chief Executive Officer of Summa Health, joined Ray to talk about the sale and what it means going forward. -
History of Canals in Our Region
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- November 11 2024
- Ray Horner Morning Show
President CEO of the Ohio Erie Canalway Coalition, Dan Rice, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about the history of the canal, the towpath... -
Ohio Heart Of It All For EV Battery Research & Development
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- November 08 2024
- This Week in Tech
Better, smaller, more powerful batteries are the wave of the future, not only for vehicles; but also for whole home energy storage, and all the electr... -
3 Pointers with Tim Alcorn
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- November 08 2024
- 3-Pointers
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA! This week they talked about the team and preview... -
Film School: When Harry Met Sally
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- November 08 2024
- Ray Horner Morning Show
Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week, they went back to 1989 with Whe... -
KNR Coats & Cans For Kids Turkey Giveaway
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- November 08 2024
- Ray Horner Morning Show
The 12th Annual KNR Coats & Cans For Kids Turkey Giveaway is on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th at the law offices of Kistling, Nestico & Reddick... -
Golf Destinations
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- November 08 2024
- Golf Tips
Dan Dauk joins Ray on Fridays to talk golf! This week they covered winter and spring golf destinations. -
Student Athletes of the Week: Maddie Blackburn & Cooper Gray
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- November 08 2024
- Student Athlete of the Week
The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital. This week's athletes are from Wadsworth High School. Madd... -
Venture Capital Firm Buys Summa Health For $485 Million
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- November 07 2024
- Local News
Summit County's largest employer, Summa Health, which has been looking for either a partner or a buyer since before the pandemic; announced a $485 mil...