City Greeley, Colorado Slogan Pirate Radio 104.7 FM First air date 1983 | Broadcast area Ft. Collins, Colorado Frequency 104.7 MHz Format Variety | |
KELS-LP (104.7 FM), also known as "The Pirate", is a low-power radio station licensed to Greeley, Colorado, United States. The station serves the Ft. Collins-Greeley area and is currently owned by Plymouth Gathering, Inc.
In early 2011, the station aired a commentary regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. that caused national controversy. The commentary was based on information provided by a listener regarding moral concerns with the civil rights leader. Though the commentary was reported to be generally factual and has been aired in previous years, the controversy developed because the station owner, Brett Reese, is currently a member of the local school board. Reese has repeatedly denied any racial intent and has voiced his support of the civil rights movement. Reese says that his intent is that the truth should be known regarding those that are held up as role models.