Nebraska Public Media has agreed to acquire Class C0 FM 101.9 KOOO(FM) and convert its license to noncommercial radio.
The acquisition is pending approval by the FCC. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
KOOO is licensed to La Vista and has full-market coverage of Omaha–Council Bluffs, operating with 100,000 watts ERP. The station is owned by NRG Media and runs a variety hits format as “The Keg.”
The signal will give Nebraska Public Media its first dedicated signal in the Omaha market. According to a release, it plans to run news/talk programming during the day, including Omaha news and statewide news updates.
The organization’s plans for the signal also include adult album alternative music during the evenings and overnight. “The format choice reflects Omaha’s history of supporting alternative and independent music,” the release said.
The Omaha market does have an existing full-time NPR affiliate with 91.5 KIOS(FM), which is owned by Omaha Public Schools.
NRG Media is selling its five other Omaha stations to Usher Media, according to RadioInsight.
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