KKOY-FM
Encyclopedia
KKOY-FM is a radio station
broadcasting a CHR
format, with a very heavy Rhythmic-lean. Licensed to Chanute, Kansas
, USA, the station serves the Southeast Kansas area. The station is currently owned by MyTown Media, LLC.
satellite-fed Hot AC service with the name Y105. The station was owned by Southeast Kansas Broadcasting, Inc. at the time. In 2004, the station cut the satellite feed and provided local programming and changed monikers to Sunny 105.5. The ownership changed to MyTown Media, LLC in September 2008. In January 2009, the station evolved towards a Rhythmic-leaning CHR
format and re-branded as Hot 105, being one of only 2 Top 40 stations heard in Southeast Kansas with a good signal.
In September 2009, the station started dayparting with Hot AC material played throughout the day and retaining the Rhythmic-leaning CHR format after 9 pm. This would end in March of 2011, when the station returned to a more balanced CHR format throughout the day. The station carries no syndicated programming and is noted for having a huge playlist and playing more pop-rock/underground pop material, as well as playing unusual songs that other stations may be late on or never play.
Currently, the station features a live morning show hosted by Zoel Lopez from 6AM-10AM, with local personalities for the rest of the day. The station also carries Neosho County Community College
athletics along with St. Paul
High School Football and Basketball.
page would result in the creation of "The 90's Rewind Show", aired weekend mornings and hosted by afternoon DJ Paul Myers.
Radio station
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broadcasting a CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
format, with a very heavy Rhythmic-lean. Licensed to Chanute, Kansas
Chanute, Kansas
Chanute is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,119...
, USA, the station serves the Southeast Kansas area. The station is currently owned by MyTown Media, LLC.
History
105.5 signed on in the late 90's, broadcasting ABC Radio Network's Today's Best HitsToday's Best Hits
Today's Best Hits is an American radio network with a Hot Adult Contemporary format. It plays many contemporary songs. It also features many retro hits, and on Saturday night, it plays only requested retro songs. The network was previously known as Best Hits, Best Variety...
satellite-fed Hot AC service with the name Y105. The station was owned by Southeast Kansas Broadcasting, Inc. at the time. In 2004, the station cut the satellite feed and provided local programming and changed monikers to Sunny 105.5. The ownership changed to MyTown Media, LLC in September 2008. In January 2009, the station evolved towards a Rhythmic-leaning CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
format and re-branded as Hot 105, being one of only 2 Top 40 stations heard in Southeast Kansas with a good signal.
In September 2009, the station started dayparting with Hot AC material played throughout the day and retaining the Rhythmic-leaning CHR format after 9 pm. This would end in March of 2011, when the station returned to a more balanced CHR format throughout the day. The station carries no syndicated programming and is noted for having a huge playlist and playing more pop-rock/underground pop material, as well as playing unusual songs that other stations may be late on or never play.
Currently, the station features a live morning show hosted by Zoel Lopez from 6AM-10AM, with local personalities for the rest of the day. The station also carries Neosho County Community College
Neosho County Community College
Neosho County Community College is located in Chanute, Kansas, USA and a secondary campus is located in Ottawa, Kansas. NCCC began in 1936 as Chanute junior college for graduates of high school. In 1961, due to state legislators Chanute Junior College included both Neosho County and Franklin...
athletics along with St. Paul
St. Paul, Kansas
St. Paul is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. It had a population of 646 at the 2000 census.-History:Father John Schoemakers, S.J. founded Osage Mission on April 28, 1847. Called the "Apostle to the Osage" and the "Father of civilization in Southeast Kansas," he served for 36 years...
High School Football and Basketball.
Trivia
On April 1, 2011, the station was temporarily replaced with a 90's Hits format dubbed "105.5 The Edge". The regular format would return later in the day; however, the success of the stunt on the station's FacebookFacebook
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page would result in the creation of "The 90's Rewind Show", aired weekend mornings and hosted by afternoon DJ Paul Myers.
Current Jocks
- Zoel Lopez - Mornings
- Paul Myers - Afternoons and "The 90's Rewind Show" on Saturday/Sunday Mornings
- "Big J" - Nights
Former Jocks
- "Uncle" Dave Lee-Afternoons (January 2009-August 2009) (Now at KHMY-FM, Hutchinson, KansasHutchinson, KansasHutchinson is the largest city in and the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, United States, northwest of Wichita, on the Arkansas River. It has been home to salt mines since 1887, thus its nickname of "Salt City", but locals call it "Hutch"...
) - Cody-Mornings
- Panama Jack-Mornings (syndicated through other MyTown Media stations)