WCHQ 100.9 FM

WCHQ 100.9 FM, also known as Crescent Hill Radio, is a non-profit FM radio station based in Kentucky, United States. The station broadcasts music and talk programming over its FM signal, with an emphasis on showcasing local artists. The station also maintains an internet stream that operates independently of its FM broadcast. The station’s mission statement highlights neutrality in its reporting and programming while supporting regional cultural expression. Its audience consists primarily of residents within the FM broadcast radius who tune in for its music and talk programming.

As a non-profit organization, WCHQ 100.9 FM does not operate with profit generation as its primary goal. The station’s broadcasting software includes a function for emergency signal interruptions at the transmitter tower, a capability that was exploited during a security breach on January 20, 2017. During that breach, unauthorized users accessed the software and used the emergency interruption feature to replace regular programming with an anti‑Trump song for approximately fifteen minutes. Upon detecting the intrusion, the station ceased its FM transmission to stop the unauthorized broadcast and subsequently issued public apologies for the offensive content. The station clarified that its internet stream remained unaffected by the incident and resumed normal FM service after securing the system. The incident disrupted the station’s regular operations and contradicted its stated mission of maintaining neutrality while promoting local artists.