what happened to 103.1 the wave

103.1 The Wave, a classic alternative radio station in Salt Lake City owned by Capital Broadcasting, recently ceased its classic alternative music format. As of October 7, 2025, the station dropped its original programming and switched to stunting with Christmas music, branded as "Christmas 103." This switch is temporary with a new format expected to debut after the holiday season. The station had been running without on-air DJs since July 2025, following layoffs due to low revenue and dwindling advertising support. Before this change, the station had been automated and moved away from its previous unique alternative music programming.