Idaho Radio News Etc.

Dave Tester will head a group of Southern Idaho radio stations under the “Tester Broadcasting” banner.

The stations include: KSRV-FM/96.1 The Bull, KSRV-AM/1380 The Cruise, KTPZ/Music Monster 99.1, KAYN/100.7 FM and KMHI/AM 1240 Mountain Home.

The FM Idaho group has taken a number of steps to realign its properties in the past several months – including moving KSRV to Deer Point and launching the “new” Canyon Country (KYUN) at 106.7 FM in the Magic Valley.

FMI also did a license swap last year — putting KSRV-F/A, KTPZ, KAYN and KHMI under the “FM Idaho” name — while swapping KIKX, KTFI and KYUN under the Locally Owned Radio moniker. Construction permits for Hazelton (KMPA 94.3 FM) and Twin Falls (KISY 102.7 FM) are still in the works.

Tester joins the new venture from Citadel Spokane where he held the general manager post. His other radio stops included heading the New Northwest cluster in Billings, and a stint at Citadel Boise. Dave is possibly best known for his sports director role at KIVI in the 90s.

Dave notes that his wife Claudia Weathermon began her career at KSRV – before moving on to a prominent role as anchor at KIVI, and – later, KTRV.

Update: To clarify – the new stations will be pulling away from their Locally Owned Radio sisters – it appears Wendell Starke will have an interest in both groups.