April Zesbaugh was a central voice of KOA-AM’s Colorado’s Morning News for more than a quarter century. She joined KOA in 1996 and became known for her long-running partnership with Steffan Tubbs, interviews with newsmakers and steady presence during breaking news.
Zesbaugh signed off from daily broadcasting in May 2022 after 26 years at the station. Her tenure covered major changes in Denver, Colorado and the radio industry while keeping KOA’s local morning-news identity intact.
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1996: April Zesbaugh joins KOA-AM
1996 — She joined KOA-AM in 1996 and became known for her long-running partnership with Steffan Tubbs, interviews with newsmakers and steady presence during breaking news.
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