94.9 FM switches over to classic rock format

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2002

Albert Lea now has two FM classic rock stations, Power 96 and 94.9, the Hawk (KCPI).

KCPI used to be a light rock station, playing pop hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today.

The new station plays a classic-rock selection.

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Station manager Bill Lubke of KATE/KCPI did not return calls on the station change, but employees at the station have said the change was made to better aim for a broader age demographic.

The station made the switch in genre over the weekend.

The station is owned by Three Eagle Broadcasting.