WDEZ

WDEZ is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Wausau-Stevens Point area. The station is currently owned by Midwest Communications. The station is also broadcast on HD radio.

History

WDEZ first signed on the air in 1964 with the call sign WRIG-FM. The station was established as the FM sister station to WRIG. The station later operated as WSAU-FM, typically broadcasting an automated beautiful music format. The call sign was changed to WDEZ in 1973. The DEZ in the call sign is derived from the nickname "Duke's E-Z" after the station owner, Duey Wright, reflecting the beautiful music format at the time
The station is owned by Midwest Communications, a privately held company based in Wausau, Wisconsin, which has been in operation for over 60 years. WDEZ operates as a Class C FM station.