What Augie Made Possible
KNOM would not exist without the help of Augie Hiebert, a legendary Alaska broadcaster who avidly championed the mission for decades.
From the GM’s Desk (September 2017)
“We are finishing up projects that were only dreams just a few years ago,” says GM Margaret DeMaioribus in the first installment of a new series for the KNOM newsletter. “Divine Providence will provide.”
Journeys of Ministry
In a special note from KNOM’s board president, Dr. Paul Korchin describes the heritage of service and Catholic ministry forged by the station’s first two general managers, Tom and Ric, and how new GM Margaret DeMaioribus is an heir to that tradition.
A New Studio — and a New Chapter — for KNOM
On October 1st, staff, supporters, and friends of KNOM gathered to celebrate the dedication of the brand-new Tom and Florence Busch Digital Studios. It was the realization of a five-year campaign, a vision made possible through the kind generosity, prayer, and support of so many.
Looking Back: 5, 10, 15 Years
From Iditarod pilots to chest-high snow drifts, here’s a quick look back at what early spring has brought to our mission in recent years (2000, 2005, and 2010).
600 Issues: from 1966 to 2014
Our newsletter, The Nome Static, hits a milestone: 600 issues!
“It’s beginning to look a lot like…” well, you know
Yep, it’s that time of year again – which means it won’t be too long before we host our annual Christmas Call-In Show. It’s a decades-old tradition at KNOM.
Three years later, remembering Tom
Tom Busch was a legendary broadcaster, an amazing man, and a friend to countless people throughout Alaska – including at KNOM, the station that he founded.
September ’70: Preparing the transmitter tower site
September 24, 1970 Volunteers John Pfeifer and Tom Busch continue to pound sizzling chisels into the permafrost for explosives expert Sam Tucker to pack with dynamite. They shovel and bucket out debris 11 to 12 hours a day, taking only 10 minutes for lunch and dinner; the meals are delivered to them seven days a […]
July ’89: In the Soviet Union, a familiar voice
July 4, 1989 Walking on the main street of Provideniya, USSR, general manager Tom Busch encounters a young English teacher who recognizes his voice from the radio. “Everyone in Provideniya knows you!” she exclaims. Tom and son Steve are part of a Cub Scout field trip to the Soviet Union. They and the thirty others on […]