WWVR
{{For|the radio station in West Terre Haute, Indiana which held the call sign WWVR from 1967 to 2017|WVIG (FM)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WWVR
| logo = File:WWVR 98.5theRiver logo.png
| city = Paris, Illinois
| area = Terre Haute, Indiana
| branding = 98.5 The River
| frequency = 98.5 MHz
| repeater =
| airdate = 1952 (as WPRS-FM at 98.3)
| format = Classic rock
| erp = 50,000 watts
| haat = {{convert|152|meters}}
| class = B
| facility_id = 51153
| coordinates = {{coord|39|36|21.00|N| 87|43|35.00|W|region:US-IL_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WPRS-FM (1952–1974)
WACF (1974–2006)
WINH (2006–2009)
WIBQ (2009–2014)
WBOW (2014–2017)
| former_frequencies = 98.3 MHz (1952–1974)
| affiliations = Indianapolis Colts Radio Network
| owner = Duey E. Wright
| licensee = Midwest Communications, Inc.
| sister_stations = WBOW, WIBQ, WMGI, WTHI-FM
| webcast = [https://player.listenlive.co/29191 Listen Live]
| website = [http://985theriver.com 985theriver.com]
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
WWVR (98.5 FM, "The River") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Paris, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, areas. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WWVR |title=WWVR Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }}
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References
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External links
- {{FM station data|51153|WWVR}}
{{Terre Haute Radio}}
{{Classic Rock Radio Stations in Illinois}}
{{Classic Rock Radio Stations in Indiana}}
{{Midwest Communications}}
Category:Midwest Communications radio stations
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