KKPR-FM explained

KKPR
Country:US
Area:Grand Island-Hastings-Kearney area
Branding:98.9 The Vibe
Frequency:98.9 MHz
Airdate:November 1, 1962 (as KRNY-FM)
Format:Classic hits
Licensing Authority:FCC
Erp:100,000 watts
Haat:191 meters
Class:C1
Facility Id:52804
Callsign Meaning:Platte River Radio or
PoweR (former branding)
Former Callsigns:KRNY-FM (1962–1986)
Owner:Flood Communications Tri-Cities, L.L.C.
Sister Stations:KHAS, KICS, KLIQ, KXPN
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:KKPR Online

KKPR-FM (98.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format.[1] Licensed to Kearney, Nebraska, United States, the station serves the Grand Island-Kearney area. The station is currently owned by Flood Communications Tri-Cities, L.L.C.[2]

The station launched in November 1962 as KRNY-FM.[3]

On April 1, 2022, KKPR-FM rebranded as "98.9 The Vibe".[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KKPR-FM Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: Station Information Profile . Arbitron . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100301134627/http://www.arbitron.com/ . 2010-03-01 .
  3. Book: Broadcasting Yearbook 1961-62. 1961. B-111. November 15, 2016.
  4. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/222597/a-new-vibe-in-central-nebraska/ A New Vibe In Central Nebraska