Those hours of operation continue today for WZTE, as AM 1530 is a clear channel reserved for WCKY at night.
In January 1989, both WHYP-AM-FM were sold to Rambaldo Communications and went "All Beatles' with album sides until Rocket 101/1530 Launched in June 1989.
Mercyhurst University commenced on a purchase of WYNE on March 30, 2005 from Corry Communications, Inc.[2] On September 1, 2017, Mercyhurst University sold the then-WMCE to Inspiration Time, Inc., the owners of Christian radio station WCTL, for $30,000.
[5][6] The station ended program testing January 2, 2019, at 3:30 PM and launched TalkErie.com, a news/talk radio format.
Daily satellite programming includes talk show hosts originating from the Salem Radio Network, along with a locally-originated afternoon program hosted by Erie veteran broadcaster and WZTE Station Manager Joel Natalie.