KKPR-FM

KKPR-FM

Kearney, Nebraska United States
Broadcast area	Grand Island-Hastings-Kearney area
Frequency	98.9 MHz
Branding	98.9 The Vibe
Programming
Format	Classic hits
Ownership
Owner	Flood Communications Tri-Cities, L.L.C.
Sister stations	KHAS, KICS, KLIQ, KXPN
History
First air date	November 1, 1962 (1962-11-01)
Former call signs	KRNY-FM (1962–1964, 1966–1986) KHOL-FM (1964 [1] –1966 [2] )
Call sign meaning	"Power", branding adopted when the station changed call signs in 1986 [3]
Technical information [4]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	52804
Class	C1
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	191 meters (627 ft)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	KKPR Online

KKPR-FM (98.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. ^[5] 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. ^[6]

The station launched in November 1962 as KRNY-FM. ^[7]

On April 1, 2022, KKPR-FM rebranded as "98.9 The Vibe". ^[8]

References

1. "For the Record". Broadcasting. December 28, 1964. p. 61. ProQuest   1014484091.
2. "For the Record". Broadcasting. April 11, 1966. p. 121. ProQuest   1505657883.
3. "KKPR-FM, KKOA-AM air in area". The Grand Island Independent. Grand Island, Nebraska. December 21, 1986. p. 1-D. Retrieved February 7, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
4. "Facility Technical Data for KKPR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
5. "KKPR-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
6. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
7. Broadcasting Yearbook 1961-62 (PDF). 1961. p. B-111. Retrieved November 15, 2016.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
8. A New Vibe In Central Nebraska Radioinsight - April 1, 2022

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 52804 (KKPR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KKPR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database