WPRJ is a non-profit Christian Rock station which retransmits the Radio U network based at WUFM in Columbus, Ohio.
The station's signal covers the Mount Pleasant, Clare, Gladwin and Midland areas primarily, and can be heard also to Bay City in the east, Alma in the south, and West Branch in the north.
WPRJ FM came into existence when General Manager Gary "B" Bugh and wife Patty Jo had a desire to bring a 24-hour contemporary Christian radio station to the Central Michigan area.
Brian "Doc" Erwin (1992–2002), then a recent graduate of Spring Arbor University was later brought in to cover evenings and become the first Music Director.
During the early years the staff worked hard to promote a quality sound and build a local loyal audience.
Matt "Bigfoot" March (1993–1999) a broadcasting major, hosted evenings and was responsible for the creation of "Christian Skate Night" at the Midland Roll Arena and Spinning Wheels in Mt.
James Oakley (1999–2001) a broadcasting major started as a station intern and moved up to graphic design and evening host.
Additionally three of the four student employees went on to pursue graduate ministry studies, each obtaining a Master of Divinity and becoming full-time ministers.
In 2003 Brian "Doc" Erwin and Tom Davis also moved on to other radio opportunities leaving the station with an uncertain future and looking for direction.
Due to the success of WPRJ, several commercial Christian stations began broadcasting in the Central Michigan area.
The station garnered some attention over the Fourth of July weekend in 2008 by playing "Veggie Radio," featuring nothing but VeggieTales skits and songs.
The revamped "Fuse FM" featured a mix of CHR alongside secular Top 40 hits in its playlist to broaden its appeal, although it did not play mainstream music with lyrical content or themes that are contrary to Christian beliefs.
Because several successful commercial Christian stations began broadcasting in the Central Michigan area and the availability of streaming media, satellite radio and other emergency technologies, WPRJ could not continue as a local listener supported ministry and was sold to Spirit Communications on August 1, 2012.