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KNSS-AM/FM, Wichita’s Steve McIntosh to Retire

Wichita morning drive personality Steve McIntosh announces his retirement from Audacy’s news/talk KNSS-AM/FM, effective December 12. McIntosh, who co-hosts the “Steve & Ted”img show alongside Ted Woodward, has worked his entire 55-year career in the Wichita market. He got his start in 1970 at KWBB as a news anchor and moved to KEYN-FM in the mid-1970s as news director. He joined KNSS in 1998 as news director and eventually became program director at the station. During his career he’s won numerous awards, including a Marconi Award for Outstanding Talent. Audacy Wichita SVP and market manager Tommy Castor says, “Steve’s name is synonymous with Wichita radio. His leadership, integrity, and unmatched storytelling have shaped this station and enriched the lives of our listeners for more than half a century.” McIntosh comments, “It has been the honor of my life to share Kansas news and Kansas stories with Kansas people. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.” The station will present a public farewell broadcast on December 12.

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KNSS, Wichita’s “Steve and Ted” to Celebrate 7,000 Shows

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The award-winning morning drive show on Audacy’s news/talk KNSS-AM/FM, Wichita is celebrating its 7,000th broadcast next Tuesday (8/26). “Steve and Ted” show hosts Steve McIntosh (left) and Ted Woodward (right) have been on air together since 1998 and during that run have won the Edward R. Murrow Award, an NAB Marconi Award, and are in the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. McIntosh, who is retiring at the end of the year, says, “It’s been a professional and personal pleasure to work with Ted for nearly 28 years. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and advertisers.” Woodward adds, “The road to our 7,000th show has been a long journey for me, nearly half my lifetime. What a cherished gift, as listeners have invited us into their homes, cars, phones, computers, devices, and AI microchip implants (maybe?) for 27-plus years. It’s been our honor, and we’re truly blessed!”