About


1590 WAKR is part of one of the most advanced radio broadcast facility in Northeast Ohio. Our broadcasts are produced by one of Ohio's largest radio news operations using state-of-the art equipment.

We're located at 1795 West Market Street, Akron just two doors down from Akron's famous West Point Market.

Our phone number is (330) 869-9800. Our studio line is (330) 370-1590.

Upcoming Concerts & Events

  14 Nov 2024  07:30PM  
Kenny G @ MGM Northfield Park
  16 Nov 2024  02:00PM  
Remote @ Finny's Bar and Grill
  10 Dec 2024  06:30PM  
Macaulay Culkin @ Akron Civic Theatre
  07 Feb 2025  07:30PM  
Mania @ MGM Northfield Park

News & Podcast

David James on the Department of Education

David James on the Department of Education

| 13 Nov 2024

Summit Education Initiative Executive Director, David James, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked…

Become Your Own

Become Your Own "Handywoman": Free Home Maintenance Classes In Akron

| 12 Nov 2024

There's nothing like learning that a "simple" home repair will cost you hundreds, or maybe…

Dave Lieberth on Akron History Museum & More

Dave Lieberth on Akron History Museum & More

| 12 Nov 2024

Dave Lieberth joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He discussed the canal network, the Akron…

Future of SUMMA Health

Future of SUMMA Health

| 11 Nov 2024

Cliff Deveny, M.D.,President and Chief Executive Officer of Summa Health, joined Ray to talk about…

History of Canals in Our Region

History of Canals in Our Region

| 11 Nov 2024

President CEO of the Ohio Erie Canalway Coalition, Dan Rice, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show.…

Film School: When Harry Met Sally

Film School: When Harry Met Sally

| 08 Nov 2024

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss…

KNR Coats & Cans For Kids Turkey Giveaway

KNR Coats & Cans For Kids Turkey Giveaway

| 08 Nov 2024

The 12th Annual KNR Coats & Cans For Kids Turkey Giveaway is on Veterans Day,…

Venture Capital Firm Buys Summa Health For $485 Million

Venture Capital Firm Buys Summa Health For $485 Million

| 07 Nov 2024

Summit County's largest employer, Summa Health, which has been looking for either a partner or…