SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.,/Nev., – For the third day, The Lake KRLT 93.9 was broadcasting only static less than two months after announcing change in ownership. 

“KRLT is TEMPORARILY off the air while we fix ice damage to our antenna on the roof of Harvey’s. Once these storms pass and parts arrive, we’ll be back on the air,” The local radio station posted on social media stating this common occurrence happens with cold storms. 

The local station is one of many not so quietly struggling businesses in the basin. 

“Hey there, it’s me again. Steve Harness, your friendly neighborhood disc jockey,” General Manager and for the last 8 years owner / operator of KRLT, took to Facebook end of November to air some dirty laundry and announce some big changes, “You may recall that I took to the airwaves during the COVID pandemic in 2020 to tell you that because we lost roughly 90% of our advertising revenue that year,”

“The truth is,” KRLT airwave owner added, “we didn’t really survive the COVID economy, it buried us in debt and now it’s all catching up to us.”

The on0air personality and owner held out on a positive outlook during the strategically worded announcement of an ongoing ownership change but during the second week of January only static filled the waves leaving the community asking “what happened to our radio station”. 

As the change in ownership continues questions remain: will Howie Nave come back from Howie’s Morning Hiatus and will the station stay “live & local like it’s been for over 50 years”. 

Howie Nave, on-air personality of Howies Morning Rush for over 20 years, had an answer to “a lot of messages,” regarding his morning show he has received since his last show.

“Hello Tahoe and beyond,” Howie posted on Facebook after two days of pure static filled the airwaves, “All I know is that the station’s owner told me the station had been bought out by a new owner…. Supposedly the new owner, according to Steve, wants to meet with me this month and rehire me.” 

Howie added he’s been staying busy and just finished a run of shows at the Laugh Factory: Reno with Rocky LaPorte. 

“I was told I’d be back on in February but I’m not holding my breath,” Howie says, “If it happens it happens. I’ve received so many messages, voicemails asking how I’m doing and I’m fine.”

During the time of transition, after more than 20 years with the station, Howie continues to share personal anecdotes, photos with stories of past adventures, interviews with celebrities as well as shows past and present.