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WSDR (1240 AM) is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Sterling, Illinois. The station is owned by Withers Broadcasting Companies and the broadcast license is held by Withers Broadcasting Company of Rock River, LLC.
WSDR broadcasts a news/ talk radio format to the Rock River Valley. WSDR airs Classic Country music during the overnight hours, simulcasting their sister station WZZT 102.7 FM.
The station, established in 1949, was assigned the call sign "WSDR" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
WSDR features a live comedic morning show with 37 year radio veteran Brian Zschiesche as host, news with 20 year veteran Eric Carlson on news and 21 year veteran sportscaster Cathy Verhulst with sports. The station broadcasts football, basketball, softball and baseball for the area high schools of Sterling, Sterling Newman, and Rock Falls, as well as Sauk Valley Community college. A live morning show has been a staple in the Rock River Valley since 1949. The midday and afternoon show features Jim Ribs radio.