In October 2012, the then-WLWB was granted a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) construction permit to move to a new transmitter site and increase power to 350 watts for daytime broadcasting only.
Just prior to its sale, WMBE was rented by Mountain Dog Media, a company owned by former State Senator Randy Hopper.
[3] On October 25, 2011, the FCC's Public Notice showed the station was to be sold to Metro North Communications, Incorporated for $60,000 cash.
The agreement with Bello was terminated by the parties, mutually, on December 2, 2013, and an automated oldies format filled the interim period.
[4] On September 23, 2022, it was announced that Civic Media would acquire WLAK and translator W230DA from Metro North Communications, Inc.[5] The sale was consummated on January 17, 2023.