| City | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Branding | 91.9 KASU |
| Airdate | May 17, 1957[1] |
| Format | Public radio |
| Erp | 100,000 watts |
| Haat | 210 meters (690 ft) |
| Class | C1 |
| Facility id | 2785 |
| Coordinates | 35°53′27″N 90°40′26″W |
| Callsign meaning | Arkansas State University |
| Owner | Arkansas State University |
| Website | kasu.org |
| Affiliations | NPR, APM |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
KASU (91.9 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, and owned by Arkansas State University. Established in 1957, the station serves parts of northeastern Arkansas, southeastern Missouri and western Tennessee.
On March 28, 2020, an EF3 tornado directly struck Jonesboro destroying the transmitter site for the station.
Emergency Alert System
KASU is the primary source of messages distributed through the Emergency Alert System in northeast Arkansas. KAIT relays KASU’s signal for tests and KJNB-CD relays KASU’s signal for actual emergencies.[2]
References
- ^ "Educational Radio Station At ASC Goes On Air Friday". Jonesboro Evening Sun. May 16, 1957. p. 1. Retrieved January 15, 2026. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Arkansas EAS Plan arkbroadcasters.org