Location: 5800 Foxridge Drive, Mission, Kan.
Total votes: 236
Studio Line: (913) 576-7957
Best known for: A mix of pop music

At 3:15 p.m. on a Friday, Free State sophomore Chandler Drewel hops into his parent’s car, ready for the weekend to begin. Drewel rolls down the windows a bit, punching the radio a couple times until reaching his favorite station, 95.7 the Vibe.

“… I got a blank space, baby, and I’ll write your name,” a familiar voice sings.

He quickly looks around to see if he knows anybody in the nearby cars, then he decides he doesn’t care. Suddenly the volume is at 25, Taylor Swift is belting “Blank Space” and 95.7 has once again come in clutch with Drewel’s favorite hits.

Run out of Mission, Kan., 95.7 the Vibe began broadcasting in 1962, and has undergone changes in management and musical directions. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Broadcasting.

Lawrence High sophomore Sydona Kegin enjoys listening to the station with her family.

“It plays cleaner music, so I can listen to it with my mom and my 11-year-old brother,” she said.

Not only is 95.7 enjoyed by a variety of audiences for its music, but listeners can also enjoy the many contests the station hosts.

Some of their contests are aired and people call in for a chance to win. In addition, contests are available on the station’s website.

DJs from 95.7 can also be hired for events.

With their abundance of services, 95.7 the Vibe is a crowd-favorite.

“They play the top hits, share the weather and what’s new,” Drewel said.

2nd Place: 103.3 – Hot 103 Jamz

3rd place: 105.9 – Kiss FM

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