History
The station first signed on the air on April 16, 2001, under the call sign KRYV. The station changed its call sign shortly after launch, adopting the current KCGL on May 21, 2001. The call sign is interpreted as standing for "K Cody eaG Le," reflecting its popular branding, "104.1 The Eagle." The station initially aired a Classic Rock format upon its launch. It transitioned to its current Classic Hits format on July 15, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. It features syndicated programming from Westwood One. KCGL is owned by Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC, which is the state's largest chain of radio stations. The station is managed under the company's regional umbrella, the Big Horn Radio Network. Legend Communications operates over 20 stations and three FM translators across Wyoming communities including Cody, Worland, Sheridan, and Gillette. The company was co-founded by W. Lawrence "Larry" Patrick, a media industry veteran with a long career spanning five decades, including roles as a broadcaster, consultant, and media broker. Patrick holds a Ph.D. degree in communications and management and a J.D. degree and has been involved in over $8 billion worth of media transactions throughout his career. ==References==