Miller Media Group radio station WRAN groovy 97-point-3’s main transmitter took a lightning hit around 3:45 Friday afternoon as a result of severe thunderstorms that moved thru the area.

Station engineer John Masters reported the smell of burning electronic components inside the transmitter, when he arrived on scene late Friday afternoon.

As a result, the various modules and other parts that make the transmitter function, are being taken to the manufacturer’s factory in Quincy, Illinois, for repair.

For the time being, WRAN is operating from a backup transmitter and antenna system that covers Christian County and surrounding area.

We appreciate your understanding while we work to get WRAN’s main transmitter back on the air.