Speaking of La Crosse, Beth Habeck-Warden tells me the Hit 105-WLXR-WLCX reunion this past summer was a great success. Now, plans are in the works for a similar gathering at then-sister Ingstad stations KKRC and KYKC in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
KKRC/KYKC always sounded much bigger than they were. The AM was just 1,000 watts on the “graveyard” channel of 1230Khz. The FM was a 3,000 watt Class A on 93.5. Some stellar talent passed through those hallways over the years: Lester St. James, Charlie O’ Douglas, Chuck Knight, and Tommy Austin, among many others. Plus of course, the late, great Dan Kieley. In the mid-1980s, Dan pioneered the “Rock 40” format on KKRC, a hybrid album rock and CHR approach.
Specifics of the KKRC/KYKC reunion such as dates, times, and venues have not yet been confirmed. We’ll post ’em here as soon as get the information. In the meantime, join the KKRC/KYKC 2013 Reunion group on Facebook to connect with alumni and get the latest news regarding their upcoming radio reunion!