In 1999, Art Bell founded KNYE Radio and in all the days since, the “Big Voice of the Valley” has continued to broadcast music, host discussions, create connections and provide information to the people of Pahrump and other parts of Nye County.
This didn’t waver when Karen Jackson assumed ownership of the local radio station in 2008 and it won’t change now that Jackson has decided it’s time to retire, either. With longtime local newswoman Deanna O’Donnell officially taking over, KNYE Radio is well-positioned to keep filling the airwaves long into the future.
“Some things are bigger than business. They are about community, connection, history and the people who make a place feel like home. That’s exactly what KNYE Radio 95.1 FM represents, and we’re excited to share the beginning of a new chapter,” detailed a press release issued earlier this week. “After many years of owning and operating KNYE, Karen Jackson is passing the microphone to Deanna O’Donnell, who will become the station’s new owner. While this marks a change in ownership, it also represents an exciting opportunity to build on a foundation that has made KNYE such a recognizable part of the Pahrump Valley.”…