​The former KHTK at 97.1, KXOK-FM, “Mix 97” urban format came to life under the ownership of Saul Frischling in November of 1992. In April of 1998 the format was abruptly changed to classic rock, but Frischling was bought out by Sinclair Broadcasting in September of 1998 which led to a subsequent ownership swap involving Emmis Broadcasting in October of that year.