Flood Communications has relaunched Classic Hits “Power 99” 98.9 KKPR-FM Kearney/Grand Island NE as “98.9 The Vibe“.
Positioning as “The Tri-Cities Greatest Hits,” the station continues to focus on hits from the 1960s through 80s.
The new brand will feature Jason Murphy and Timmari ‘Tim’ Byrn in mornings. Murphy returns to the market after most recently serving as Program Director for Adams Communications CHR “Hot 104.9” WHTF Tallahassee FL. He previously spent a decade in the market as PD/morning host at NRG Media CHR “Hits 106” KQKY Kearney. Byrn has worked in the multiple sales and administrative roles at the company.
The station has also added market veteran Doug Duda as sports reporter, while Michael Shively moves to the market from Flood’s Beatrice NE cluster to serve as News Director.
The relaunch took place at 10am this morning. It is expected that Flood will shortly be making another format change in the market.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com