In 2002, the station shifted to an all-1980s music format but kept its "Star 97" name.

Later in 2009, the station shifted back toward mostly 1980s music, with current hits getting roughly two songs per hour.

The station would shift to hot talk in 2000.

In November 2009, the station shifted to a full active rock format.

On August 8, 2003, the station shifted to an active rock format.

In early 2009, the station shifted to the "digital journalism" model.

By 1985, the station shifted to a 24-hour music video format.

By the late 1980s the station has shifted to a pure country & western music format with limited news programming.

This lasted through the mid-1990s when the station shifted to a mix of Top 40 and adult contemporary music.

During the 1980s, the station shifted to more of a contemporary hit radio format.