WUZZ (AM)

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WUZZ (AM 1200) is a commercial radio station in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving Lawrence County. It broadcasts classic hits and simulcasts WHMJ 99.3 FM from Franklin, branded as "WUZZ Radio." It is owned by Seven Mountains Media through licensee Southern Belle Media Family, LLC. The station runs 5,000 watts by day and 1,000 watts at night; it uses a directional antenna at night to protect WOAI on 1200 AM. The transmitter is on Gilmore Road near I-376 in North Beaver Township. The station also airs on 97.9 FM translator W250CW in New Castle.

Brief history: The 1200 kHz frequency in New Castle has changed hands several times. It was WBZY from 1968 until 1999, then became WKST. On October 16, 2023, WKST shifted to a WHMJ simulcast and adopted the WUZZ Radio brand; the WKST call sign moved to 1280 AM, while WUZZ took over 1200 AM.