You are invited to the KBMW/B92.7 open house Wednesday, April 30th, from noon till 3 p.m. at our 605 Dakota Avenue studio! Our building and offices have undergone a new transformation and we have some new faces we’d like you to meet as well! Plus, we’re celebrating the launch of our new website at kbmwnews.com!
Beverages and refreshments will be served! Consider yourself invited, we’ll see you Wednesday, April 30th, from noon to 3 p.m. Stop in and see what’s new!
Bill Dablow (KBMW Morning Show)
Bill is pictured performing live on Dakota Ave in Downtown Wahpeton.
You’ve probably heard Bill on a variety of stations while driving through North Dakota as the Swiss Army Knife of i3G Media radio hosts.
The experienced radio personality and lifelong artist is known locally for his fun and engaging morning show on KBMW — including local guests, morning trivia, birthday shoutouts and more!
Bill is the lead singer of the “Billy D Band,” formerly known as “Billy D and the Crystals.” His golden voice has been a party anthem in the Southern Valley for decades. Bill is also a talented painter and actor who showcases his renowned artistry any chance he gets.
Bill can be found with an ice cold can of Coca Cola and a treasure trove of creative concepts running through his mind. The foundation of KBMW’s radio presence, Bill Dablow and morning radio go together like sunflower seeds and baseball.
Turner Blaufuss (KBMW Program Director)
Turner’s sports broadcasts sometimes have a mind of their own — and listeners love it.
A lifelong Breckenridge native, Turner grew up floating down the river on the infamous Lake Road, playing football for the Cowboys and fostering a passion for high school sports coverage.
Turner is the host of two shows at KBMW Studios and directs the programming in Wahpeton.
In his career, Turner has covered the FCS Football National Championship along with several state tournament appearances at the high school level.
With a background in journalism and radio, Turner serves as the Voice of the Cowboys/Cowgirls and publishes game stories for KBMW News. His ability to inject storylines and humor into his sports play-by-play broadcasts has expanded our listening audience beyond the old-fashioned AM radio, into homes and across the internet.
Turner has become a fan favorite at KBMW with his authentic delivery and original segments, including “Turner’s Classic Movies” and “Optimum Athletes.”
Turner plays an integral role in the sales department, growing the advertising presence of community businesses and finding innovative ways to offer value-added content to marketing plans.
Robert Wanek Jr. (KBMW Sports Director)
Robert brings an array of different media tools to the KBMW team.
Robert has built a diverse career as a sports journalist, radio broadcaster, filmmaker, photographer and digital content creator. He’s the voice of Wahpeton sports and NDSCS Baseball.
Robert chose to pursue hands-on experience over formal education and built his career from the ground up, landing at KBMW in 2024 and overhauling the sports coverage including YouTube streams and documentary projects.
While his content has been featured by ESPN, Washington Post and Fox News, Robert is most proud of the coverage and exposure he brings to local sports in Breckenridge-Wahpeton every day on the radio.
The Breckenridge native also tackles sales on sports-related projects, creating collaborations with local businesses that help showcase area talent on a regional and national level.
Robert has collaborated with Billboard No. 1 artist Tom MacDonald and rising country star Luke Borchelt to help keep the KBMW playlist fresh alongside all of your favorite classic country.
TJ Kline (KBMW Sales Associate)
TJ is pictured taking in a Cowboy football game with his family.
The newest member of the KBMW team, TJ took a swing at sales and continues to knock it out of the park. TJ is a former Wahpeton and NDSCS basketball player with strong ties to the community. He brings a friendly and welcoming personality to KBMW and consistently works to maximize the audience reach of his advertising clients.
TJ’s personal interests include health and fitness, golfing and spending time with family.
He’s currently helping organize the KBMW Classic, a golf tournament scheduled for May 29 at the Bois de Sioux Golf Course. If you’re looking for an ambitious and genuine sales representative to boost your business reach, TJ is ready to welcome new clients.
Erin Tombarge (KBMW General Manager)
Erin is pictured with country music star Jerrod Niemann at the 2025 ND Winter Show.
Talk about a go-getter. Erin stepped into the general manager role midway through 2024 and revamped the approach of KBMW, doubling down on the needs of clients and the desires of listeners.
Erin serves as the GM of multiple i3G Media stations, all while tackling sales and production duties as well.
No job is too small, or too big, when it comes to Erin’s role in radio. She hails from Valley City and makes weekly trips to Wahpeton to implement new ideas and projects at KBMW. Her servant leadership has made a positive impact on the KBMW staff and the advertising clients she works with.
Erin also plays a huge role in the “North Dakota Winter Show,” an i3G Media staple which has brought top talent to Valley City — Blackhawk, Easton Corbin, Jerrod Nieman. She continues to plan exciting events for the Breckenridge-Wahpeton market including the “i3G Media Comedy Tour.”
CJ Johnson (KBMW Account Representative)
CJ is dedicated to sharpening the marketing and sales aspect of KBMW.
Based out of Fargo, CJ is another multifaceted member of the KBMW sales team who also serves as on-air personality on Thunder 106.1/98.3 and Q101.
CJ started his radio career at the age of 15 working after school and on the weekends in Detroit Lakes. From there, he moved to other radio stations in Minnesota and North Dakota. he absolutely loves working with advertising clients across the region in the Fargo-Moorhead and Breckenridge-Wahpeton markets! Helping local businesses grow and market themselves on i3G Media is truly a passion of his.