Big Dog 97.9 (KXDG)

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KXDG, commercially known as Big Dog 97.9, is a prominent commercial mainstream and classic rock radio station licensed to Webb City, Missouri, and serving the Joplin metropolitan area as well as the broader Four States region (comprising southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, northeast Oklahoma, and northwest Arkansas). Owned and operated by Zimmer Radio, Inc. (Zimmer Marketing), the station has long served as an anchor for rock music enthusiasts across the region. KXDG notable made history in 2006 as the first radio station in the Four States area to initiate HD Radio multicasting broadcasts. Programming on Big Dog 97.9 covers the full spectrum of high-energy rock music, ranging from legendary classic rock icons to contemporary mainstream rock hit-makers. The station's daily music rotation features timeless tracks and modern anthems from top artists including Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Seether, and Stone Temple Pilots. Alongside its music mix, Big Dog 97.9 delivers local morning entertainment, regional news, sports commentary, weather updates, and interactive community promotions targeted toward listeners throughout the Joplin market. Broadcasting on 97.9 MHz with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 48,000 watts, KXDG transmits a powerful Class C2 FM signal from its transmitter site in Jasper County, Missouri, providing extensive coverage across the Four States region. Operating alongside sister stations KIXQ, KJMK, KSYN, KZRG, and KZYM out of Zimmer Radio's central broadcast facilities on East 32nd Street in Joplin, Big Dog 97.9 complements its terrestrial signal with global streaming through web browsers, the iHeartRadio platform, and dedicated mobile applications.

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