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Grand Island Today
By the People, for the People
Grand Island Businessman Acquires 1620 The Zone, Aims to Expand Sports Coverage
Alan Usher, new owner of the Nebraska radio station, plans to broaden reach of sports content
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Alan Usher, a Grand Island-based businessman, has acquired 1620 The Zone radio station and plans to expand its sports coverage and reach. Usher, who coaches his teenage sons' baseball teams, is passionate about sports and wants to foster more "spirited debate" about Nebraska teams on the station.
Why it matters
The acquisition of 1620 The Zone by Usher represents a shift in the local radio landscape, as a community-focused owner takes over the station with plans to enhance its sports programming and appeal to a wider audience of sports fans in the region.
The details
Usher's holdings also include other local businesses, and he is known for his involvement in his sons' baseball teams. With the purchase of 1620 The Zone, he aims to build on the station's existing sports focus and introduce new formats and content to engage listeners across Nebraska.
- Usher acquired 1620 The Zone in February 2026.
The players
Alan Usher
A Grand Island-based businessman who has acquired 1620 The Zone radio station and plans to expand its sports coverage and reach.
1620 The Zone
A radio station in Nebraska that has been acquired by Alan Usher, who plans to enhance its sports programming and appeal to a wider audience of sports fans in the region.
What they’re saying
“I love sports and I love radio. I'm excited to take 1620 The Zone to the next level and bring more engaging sports content to listeners across Nebraska.”
— Alan Usher
What’s next
Usher plans to introduce new programming formats and content to 1620 The Zone in the coming months to expand the station's reach and appeal to sports fans throughout the state.
The takeaway
The acquisition of 1620 The Zone by a community-focused owner signals a shift in the local radio landscape, as the station aims to enhance its sports coverage and engage a broader audience of sports enthusiasts in Nebraska.
