# KBBS > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/KBBS > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/KBBS.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KBBS > Source revision: 1346735490 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Radio station in Buffalo, Wyoming, United States KBBS Buffalo, Wyoming United States Broadcast area North Central Wyoming Frequency 1450 kHz Programming Format Classic Country Affiliations Cumulus Media Ownership Owner Legend Communications of Wyoming, Inc. (Big Horn Mountain Radio Network) Sister stations KLGT, KZZS, KHRW History First air date October 1, 1956 (1956-10-01) Call sign meaning Buffalo's Basque Station Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 32988 Class C Power 1,000 watts Transmitter coordinates 44°20′33″N 106°40′54″W / 44.34250°N 106.68167°W / 44.34250; -106.68167 Translator 103.5 K278CJ (Buffalo) Links Public license information Public file LMS Webcast Listen live (sports broadcasts only) Website bighornmountainradio.com The tower for KBBS, east of Buffalo on Stockyard Road **KBBS** (1450 [AM](/source/AM_broadcasting)) is a commercial [radio station](/source/Radio_station) licensed to [Buffalo, Wyoming](/source/Buffalo%2C_Wyoming). The station carries a [classic country](/source/Classic_country) format, primarily originating from [Cumulus Media](/source/Cumulus_Media). The station is currently owned by Big Horn Mountain Radio Network, a division of Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC. The station's 1,000 watt signal covers most of north central [Wyoming](/source/Wyoming), and can be received in [Gillette](/source/Gillette%2C_Wyoming) when conditions are favorable. KBBS also broadcasts local [high school sports](/source/High_school_sports) and [University of Wyoming](/source/University_of_Wyoming) athletics programming. KBBS is located in the same facility as [KLGT](/source/KLGT), and [KZZS](/source/KZZS), at 1221 Fort Street, in Buffalo. The KBBS transmitter site is just south of Buffalo, on Stockyard Road. In 2016, the station added an FM [translator](/source/Broadcast_relay_station) on 103.5, covering Buffalo and the immediate surrounding area.[2] ## History KBBS signed on the air on October 1, 1956. The station was owned by Northern Wyoming Broadcasting Corporation. It was limited to 250 watts, the standard for local channels at the time. In 1964, the station was transferred to KBBS Inc.[3] The station gets its call letters from the [Basque](/source/Basques) population in Buffalo.[4] The station aired Basque music in the past.[5][6] In September 1976, KBBS increased its daytime power to 1,000 watts. Nighttime power remained 250 watts.[7] KBBS was an affiliate of the American Information Radio Network.[8] The station is owned by Legend Communications of Wyoming, one of the largest radio groups in the state. Legend operates stations in Gillette, Cody, and Worland as well. The group's owner is Larry Patrick. In February 2024, Susan Patrick, Larry's then-wife, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for willfully making and subscribing a false tax return by a Maryland federal judge. She was also ordered to pay approximately $3.84 million in restitution to the United States.[9] This situation necessitated an urgent filing with the FCC to transfer her entire 50% stake in Legend Communications to her now ex-husband, Larry Patrick, for a token price of $1.00. This makes Larry Patrick the 100% equity holder, pending FCC approval.[10] As of November, 2025, the station was silent. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-32988_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for KBBS"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=32988). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [FCC FM Query](https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=K278CJ) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [*Broadcasting Cablecasting Yearbook*](https://books.google.com/books?id=KCQqAQAAIAAJ&q=KBBS+1450). Broadcasting Publications. 1988. p. 316. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [*A Travel Guide to Basque America*](https://books.google.com/books?id=coF2AAAAMAAJ&q=KBBS+1450). University of Nevada Press. 1998. p. 501. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-87417-289-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-87417-289-8). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [*Journal of the Society of Basque Studies*](https://books.google.com/books?id=StIpAQAAMAAJ&q=KBBS+Basque+Buffalo). The Society. 2010. p. 94. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Basque Radio in the United States"](https://nabasque.eus/radio.html). *North American Basque Organizations, Inc*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["History Cards for KBBS"](https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=50946). *United States [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["National Network Radio and Television Service"](https://books.google.com/books?id=bdBaAAAAYAAJ&q=KBBS+1450). Pennsylvania State University. 1976. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Legend Seeks FCC OK For Patrick Share Transfer"](https://rbr.com/legend-seeks-fcc-ok-for-patrick-share-transfer/). Radio & Television Business Report. June 11, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Larry Patrick Aims for Solo Ownership of Legend Communications"](https://radioink.com/2024/06/12/larry-patrick-aims-for-solo-ownership-of-legend-communications/). Radio Ink. June 12, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2025. ## External links - [Facility details for Facility ID 32988 (KBBS)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=32988) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System - [KBBS](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=am&callLetter=KBBS) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s AM station database - [Facility details for Facility ID 155304 (K278CJ)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=155304) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System v t e Radio stations in Sheridan, Wyoming (Sheridan County) By AM frequency 930 1410 1450 By FM frequency 88.1 88.3 88.9 89.3 91.3 92.7 93.7 94.9 96.5 98.3 102.3 104.9 LPFM 94.3 Translators 89.9 95.9 99.3 103.5 103.9 105.9 106.3 106.9 Digital radio by frequency & subchannel 94.9-1 94.9-2 94.9-3 94.9-4 By call sign K210AM K240DW K257EO K278CJ K280GK K290BL K292DZ K295CP KBBS KBTG KHNA-LP KHRW KLGT KLQQ KOHR KPRQ KROE KSUW KWCF KWYO KYTI KZWY HD2 HD3 HD4 KZZS Defunct KSHW-LP (87.7 FM, TV 6) KBTG-LP (99.5 FM) Nearby regions Bighorn Basin Billings Casper Gillette See also List of radio stations in Wyoming v t e Country radio stations in the state of Wyoming Stations KASL – Newcastle KBBS – Buffalo KBDY – Hanna KBHC – Medicine Bow KCGY – Laramie KCWB – Byron KDLY - Lander KDNO – Thermopolis KDWY – Diamondville KERM – Torrington KFRZ – Green River KFZE - Daniel KGOS – Torrington KGWY – Gillette KHAT – Laramie KITT – Wilson KJAX – Jackson KLGT – Buffalo KMER - Kemmerer KMXW - Bar Nunn/Casper KOLT-FM – Cheyenne KPIN – Pinedale KPOW – Powell KQLT – Casper KQSW – Rock Springs KRAN – Warren AFB KREO - James Town KRSV – Afton KTAK – Riverton KWYW – Lost Cabin KWYX - Casper KWYY – Midwest KXBG – Cheyenne KYCN – Wheatland KYDT – Sundance KYTI – Sheridan KWYO – Sheridan KZMQ-FM – Greybull See also adult contemporary classic hits college country news/talk NPR oldies religious rock sports top 40 urban other radio stations in Wyoming This article about a radio station in Wyoming is a stub. 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