KTBG
KTBG (90.9 FM, 90.9 The Bridge) is a listener-supported, non-commercial NPR Music member radio station serving the Kansas City, Missouri market, broadcast from Warrensburg, Missouri, United States. It is currently owned by Public Television 19, Inc., the holding company for the area's PBS member television station, Kansas City PBS (KCPT). Known as 90.9 The Bridge, it is Kansas City's NPR Music station, broadcast in an adult album alternative format. The sale of KTBG to PT19 was announced in April 2013, and after FCC approval, the actual transfer occurred Tuesday, December 17, 2013 immediately after KTBG’s 7pm broadcast of All Things Considered.
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| Broadcast area | Kansas City Metropolitan Area |
| Frequency | 90.9 MHz |
| Branding | The Bridge |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult album alternative |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Public Television 19, Inc. |
Sister stations | KCPT |
| History | |
Former call signs | KCMW |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 166.8 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°57′30″N 94°06′44″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live (via iHeartRadio) |
| Website | bridge909.org |
The Bridge's music playlist is programmed by its staff, specializing in indie and alternative rock, along with highlighting local artists. Live, in-studio performances and interviews are regularly scheduled.
The Bridge's studios are located in the KCPT building. It is also broadcast worldwide via internet radio.
In 2021, The Bridge received the Missouri Broadcasters Association's Radio Station of the Year Award.