Mortgage Professional Purchased Yuma Radio Station
Local resident Derek Egeberg acquired KBLU 560 AM to bring the station back on the air.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Commercial
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Derek Egeberg, a local mortgage professional, has purchased the Yuma radio station KBLU 560 AM. The acquisition followed the station going off the air, leading to its return to local broadcasting.
Why it matters
The purchase serves to preserve the local radio presence in Yuma, ensuring the station remains operational. It also marks the return of The Russ Clark Show, a long-standing fixture in the community.
KBLU operates on a 560 AM frequency with the station now under new local ownership. The Russ Clark Show features a daily three-hour broadcast block.
The players
Derek Egeberg
He is a Yuma-based mortgage professional who recently purchased the local radio station KBLU 560 AM.
Russ Clark
He is a talk radio host with more than 25 years of experience who leads a morning program on the station.
The details
Derek Egeberg stepped in to buy the station after it ceased operations, aiming to keep the broadcast signal alive for the city. Future programming includes plans for the station to host local guests, such as business owners and politicians, while expanding the radio show's presence into the community.
Timeline
Weekdays mark the broadcast schedule for The Russ Clark Show.
The Russ Clark Show airs daily from 6 to 9 a.m.
Russ Clark has over 25 years of experience hosting local talk radio.
Culture Shift
This acquisition reflects a move toward preserving local independent media in an era where regional radio stations are increasingly consolidated. It highlights a shift in community-focused business ownership where residents step in to maintain traditional broadcast platforms.
Listeners can tune in to the returning morning show to hear local voices and community-focused interviews. The station's revival ensures residents retain a specific local outlet for news and business discussions that was previously unavailable.
The takeaway
Supporting local media owners can help ensure that community-focused broadcasts remain available to residents. Listeners interested in local affairs should track the station's schedule for upcoming guest appearances by community leaders.
Further reading
For more information on the regional business climate, visit the Yuma Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KYMA.
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