WLAB
Encyclopedia
WLAB is an FM radio station
located in Fort Wayne, Indiana
. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 88.3 MHz. Star 88.3 is owned by the Indiana District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
and the surrounding counties, bringing Contemporary Christian music to thousands of families every day. They also have translators outside of their main coverage area which include the communities of Kendallville, Indiana
(89.7FM) and Warsaw, Indiana
(90.9 FM). The station also simulcasts its programming on 91.3 FM WCKZ in Orland, Indiana
, which expands the station's coverage area to include the Angola, Indiana
, Coldwater, Michigan
, LaGrange, Indiana
and Sturgis, Michigan
areas.
In 2009, the station was bought by Star Educational Media Network which was founded by the station Manager, Melissa Montana. Also in 2009, STAR 883 was awarded Station of the Year (Small Market) by the Gospel Music Association as well as the Rob Gregory Award for Community Service in Ft. Wayne.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
located in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 88.3 MHz. Star 88.3 is owned by the Indiana District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Coverage Area
Star 88.3 reaches Fort Wayne, IndianaFort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
and the surrounding counties, bringing Contemporary Christian music to thousands of families every day. They also have translators outside of their main coverage area which include the communities of Kendallville, Indiana
Kendallville, Indiana
Kendallville is a city in Wayne Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,862 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Kendallville is located at ....
(89.7FM) and Warsaw, Indiana
Warsaw, Indiana
Warsaw is a city in and the county seat of Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. Cradled among Winona Lake, Pike Lake, Hidden Lake and Center Lake, Warsaw is nicknamed "Lake City," though other cities in the surrounding area are also referred to by that nickname...
(90.9 FM). The station also simulcasts its programming on 91.3 FM WCKZ in Orland, Indiana
Orland, Indiana
Orland is a town located in the northwest corner of Steuben County, Indiana in Millgrove Township at the intersection of State Road 120 and State Road 327. The population was 434 at the 2010 census...
, which expands the station's coverage area to include the Angola, Indiana
Angola, Indiana
Angola is a city in Pleasant Township, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. The population was 8,612 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Steuben County . Angola was founded by Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore. Angola is home to Trine University...
, Coldwater, Michigan
Coldwater, Michigan
Coldwater is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,945. It is the county seat of Branch County....
, LaGrange, Indiana
LaGrange, Indiana
LaGrange is a town in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,625 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of LaGrange County.-Geography:LaGrange is located at...
and Sturgis, Michigan
Sturgis, Michigan
Sturgis, is a city in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,994 at the 2010 census. The city is located at the northeast corner of Sturgis Township and at the intersection of US 12 and M-66....
areas.
In 2009, the station was bought by Star Educational Media Network which was founded by the station Manager, Melissa Montana. Also in 2009, STAR 883 was awarded Station of the Year (Small Market) by the Gospel Music Association as well as the Rob Gregory Award for Community Service in Ft. Wayne.
Programming
- Conversations, with Melissa Montana, airs Monday through Friday as 12:20pm on Star 88.3. Topics of conversation are directed toward mothers and generally include tips on marriage and parenting. Local events are also discussed.
Studio Sessions
- Chris Sligh
- On March 20, 2008, Chris SlighChris SlighCharles Christopher Sligh is an American singer; songwriter and producer who was a finalist on the sixth season of American Idol, finishing in tenth place.-Early years:...
from American IdolAmerican IdolAmerican Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
performed his new song "Empty Me" live at Star 88.3's studio. He played an acoustic set and also shared stories on-air.