WKDD-FM (Akron, OH)

WKDD, known as 98.1 WKDD, is a commercial contemporary hit radio (CHR) station based in Munroe Falls, Ohio. It caters to listeners in the Akron and Canton metropolitan regions. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and is the local affiliate for the popular American Top 40 program. The WKDD studios can be found in North Canton, a suburb of Canton, while its transmitter is located in Cuyahoga Falls, a suburb of Akron.

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Teen Steps In To Save Elderly Woman From Bitcoin Scam

2 weeks ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

An 18-year-old from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is getting praise for stepping in to stop a bitcoin scam. Addy Mooney noticed an older woman acting oddly at a store, on the phone and fumbling with a bitcoin ATM. Something felt off, so even after leaving, she followed her gut, called the police, and ran back to check on the woman. Addy found her in the parking lot and gently asked to see her phone. What she saw were romantic messages and step-by-step instructions for sending $19-thousand in bitcoin.
Family Reunites With Blind Dog Missing For 2 Years

2 weeks ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

A Raleigh, North Carolina, family has been reunited with their beloved dog, Charlie, more than two years after he went missing. The 13-year-old blind pup disappeared in late 2022 from the backyard of Bebe Davison’s home. The family immediately launched a search, putting food and familiar items outside, hoping to draw Charlie in, and even hiring a professional pet tracker, Balynda Brown of Bravo K911.
Cup Noodles Unveil Dill Pickle Flavor

2 weeks ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

Cup Noodles is jumping on the pickle bandwagon this summer. The instant ramen brand is dropping a limited-edition Dill Pickle flavor starting June 21. It’s designed to be prepared with hot water and ready in five minutes. Cup Noodles Dill Pickle will be available online and in stores, including Walmart, Albertsons, and other major retailers, for a limited time.
Happy National Donut Day!

3 weeks ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Chris Davis

Here's Today's Feel-Good:Happy National Donut Day! Today we celebrate all of the varieties and flavors that the tasty treat has to offer! This day was founded all the way back in the First World War to give soldiers something to be happy about as they risked their lives. Celebrate by going to any of the local donut shops near you and dive in!Read more here.
Annoying Sounds. Toothbrush Cheater. Killer Bees. | 98.1 KDD | Keith and Tony

4 weeks ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

Keith and Tony list the sounds that instantly drive people crazy. A cheater was busted by his smart toothbrush. We're eating bananas incorrectly. Thankfully, we're not in Texas, where they are dealing with killer bees!
Duck Causing A Ruckus In Florida Community

1 month ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

A neighborhood in Cape Coral, Florida, is being terrorized…by a duck. The culprit is a Muscovy duck that’s reported to be overly aggressive and has “attacked several people,” even sending one person to the hospital. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has deemed the Muscovy duck a protected species, but there are exceptions.
Miley Cyrus Teases New Song "More To Lose"

1 month ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

Miley Cyrus is giving fans a little taste of what’s coming next. On Wednesday, she dropped a sneak peek of her upcoming track “More to Lose,” landing this Friday. In the teaser, Miley sings, "I knew someday that one would have to choose. I just thought we'd have more to lose." The song follows a string of recent releases, including “Prelude,” “Something Beautiful,” and “End of the World.” “More to Lose" is part of her upcoming concept album “Something Beautiful,” which drops May 30th.
Woman Who Was Compared To Darth Vader At Work Wins $40k Compensation

1 month ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

Lorna Rooke, an NHS blood donation worker in the UK, won about $40,000 after a coworker compared her to Darth Vader. During a team-building activity in August 2021, her team took a Star Wars-themed Myers-Briggs personality test. Rooke stepped out for a phone call, and a colleague, Amanda Harber, filled out the quiz for her, saying Rooke’s personality matched Darth Vader’s. The test described Vader as a “focused individual who brings teams together,” but Rooke felt it made her seem unpopular.
Iguana Moms Bury Nearly A Hundred Eggs In Yard Of Home

1 month ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

A homeowner in Miami had to call in experts after iguanas started digging a lot of holes in their yard. Humane Iguana Control responded and found 98 iguana eggs in the yard. That’s a record, by the way. It turns out three females dug burrows and interconnected them on the property. Iguanas are considered invasive, so the eggs were taken by the group. It’s the most they’ve seen at one site.
Chewy Debuts A New Wedding Collection For Pets

2 months ago | wkdd.iheart.com | Keith Kennedy

Online pet product store Chewy just said “I do” to pet fashion with a brand-new wedding collection that’ll have your furry friend aisle-ready! Think tuxedos, bridal gowns, “Pet of Honor” bandannas, and even tiny ring pouches for pups and kittens. With outfits priced under $30 and a $5-thousand VIP wedding package up for grabs in their Chewy's wedding contest, couples can now include their pets in their big day with some serious style.