Through the early 1980s, listeners heard the slogan "Indiana's Hit Music FM" and the talent pool shared the likes of Dr. Dave (Gross), Bob Richards, Jill Savage, Tammy Lively, Pat Moore, Tom Wilhoite, Karen Joplyn, Glenn Thomas, Diane Costello, Lee McKay, Brandon Scott (Scott Howard) John McGue, Thomm Kristi, Steve Dunham (mid 80s Program Director) and Tommy Warren.

On Good Friday, April 5, 1985, at 10:50AM, Z93 joined thousands of radio stations worldwide in playing the song "We Are The World" by USA For Africa.

On-air talent included RJ Miles, Tim Bonnell, Matt Barnett, Scott Alan, Brian Bramwell and "The Incredible" Dave North.

News personnel through the 80s included Nancy Potter, Don McKellar, Peter Zelcs, Keith Shallenberger, Marydel Grace (sp?

On-Air names who worked through the end of the decade included Collin Stewart, Amy Alexander, Matthew Paul, Regina Vorhees, Larry Brian, Jeff Steers, Tim Crank, Chanelle Williamson, Steve Morris, Alan Kaye, Allan James, Greg Bell, Rob Rupe, Amber Stearns and Greg Browning.

Kokomo's Z92.5 plays a Hot AC music format and features Wake up with Z Breakfast with April Wines weekday mornings.