City Rochelle, Illinois Branding 102.3 The Coyote First air date October 5, 1973 | Broadcast area North Central Illinois Frequency 102.3 MHz | |
Slogan Today's New Hit Country | ||
WYOT (FM 102.3 The Coyote) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Rochelle, Illinois, the station is owned by Rochelle Broadcasting Company. The Coyote programming includes Kris Wexell weekday mornings with Jay Burlison and Jeff Leon. Jay Burlison weekday afternoons noon to 3 pm and Shawn Lowe 3 pm–7 pm as well as nationally syndicated shows such as Fitz, The Big Time Saturday Night, American Country Countdown, NASH Nights Live and Blair Garner.
After the launch of The Coyote on December 28, 2012, WYOT-FM quickly became the area's number 1 choice for country. In June 2015, 102.3 The Coyote was named one of the Top 3 Small Market Stations in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) announced the 2015 Silver Dome Awards, The Coyote took 1st place for their Thanksgiving Food Drive, The Coyote Morning Show with Kris & Jay took 2nd place for Best Broadcast Team, Best Radio Personality Kris Wexell 2nd place on The Coyote, Best Radio News Reporter Jeff Leon taking 3rd place, Jeff Leon also taking 2nd place for Best Sportscaster, ALSO 102.3 The Coyote Placing 3rd for Station of the Year in the state of Illinois.
102.3 The Coyote was named "Small Business of the Year" by the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce in 2014, and Kris Wexell was recognized by the 98th General Assembly of Illinois in May 2014 for his work with The Coyote, also placed 2nd place best Morning Show by the IBA in 2014. The Coyote was also named The Illinois National Guard's Small Market Station of the year in the station of Illinois for 2014, by the IBA. In 2016 Kris Wexell was named by the IBA, Illinois Radio Personality of the Year for small market.
The Coyote hosts Summer Country Jam each summer, bringing in some of the hottest up-coming country stars.