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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