KKNS-FM/Missoula, MT is now on the air

The last of Mount Sentinel Broadcasting's Missoula radio stations is on the air, completing the trilogy of new FM stations that serve the valley.

KKNS-FM at 105.9 is largely filled with liberal programming, including shows from the Air America network.

That network's headliner is comedian, author and liberal critic Franken, whose "Al Franken Show" airs live from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Missoula.

Other voices on the new station, billed as "K-N-S," include Ed Schultz, Randi Rhodes and Alan Colmes. Weekend voices include Clark Howard, Tom Leykis and Jerry Springer.

(NOTE: Bill Press will also be on the station, likely in mornings)

The station's news director, Lesley Lotto, joins reporters Mark Thorsell and Norm Garrett for what Mount Sentinel Broadcasting management calls Montana's largest full-time commercial radio news staff.