As 860 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A station CJBC in Toronto, to avoid interference, WNOV reduces power at night to only 5 watts.

[5] WNOV aired a variety of African-American-oriented programming, ranging from rhythm and blues, urban gospel, hip-hop music and community affairs shows.

In the past, WNOV was notable for several controversial local talk show hosts, particularly former Milwaukee alderman Michael McGee, Sr.

WNOV is the only station owned by Courier Communications, but on January 18, 2008, it was leased to a new company called Radio Multi-Media, which took over operations.

In 2010, WNOV filed a request with the FCC to relocate the signal to 93.9 FM and the AM/FM combined operating license (COL) to Milwaukee as a way to better serve the area.

The station also changed its slogan to "102.5 The Beat" after Clear Channel Communications issued a cease and desist order over the use of the "Majic" moniker.

Courier Communications filed a request for special temporary authority (STA) with the FCC, to remain off the air temporarily.

Charles Green, the Baka Boyz syndicated program, the Blues Lounge with Devo, "G Jams" with Ernie G, and a local Saturday evening reggae show The station runs automated at other times.

[10] The translator's signal covers the core of Milwaukee, but in some parts of the region, it must accept interference from WHBZ in Sheboygan, also on 106.5 FM.

Noted disc jockeys have passed through the halls of WNOV over the years, including Bobby O'Jay, Jim Frazier, Michael Hightower, Earl Stokes, Ernie G, and Larry K. Myles.

Swiss Money Live Entertainment was a local weekday show on WNOV airing Thursday and Friday nights.

After being found guilty of 9 charges in June 2008, Michael McGee Jr. was sentenced to 61⁄2 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles Clevert.