Project 88.7 🇺🇸

Project 88.7, also known as KZNW, operates on 88.7 FM as a non-commercial, educational radio station licensed to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The station is student-run, providing hands-on experience within the Mass Media program. Project 88.7 delivers an eclectic mix of content, primarily driven by student DJs. The format includes alternative rock and indie music, as well as specialty shows featuring genres like hip-hop, electronic music, blues, jazz, and polka. News and public affairs, focusing on local and campus events, is also a component. Sports coverage of Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats athletic events, complete with play-by-play and commentary, is featured. Students manage all aspects of Project 88.7, from on-air DJing and news reporting to programming, promotion, engineering, and management. The station serves as a learning laboratory, preparing students for careers in media. As a non-commercial station, funding for Project 88.7 comes from the university, grants, and listener support. The station also provides local news, information, and entertainment to Maryville and the surrounding area.