NRG Media is exiting the Omaha market, selling its six-station portfolio in two separate transactions. Five stations will transfer to Usher Media while Nebraska Public Media acquires one station for conversion to noncommercial public radio.
NRG has signed a contract to transfer News Talk 1290 (KOIL-AM) in Omaha, Power 106.9 (KOPW) in Plattsmouth, Yacht Rock 1180 (KZOT-AM) and 1620 The Zone (KOZN-AM) in Bellevue, and Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ) in Council Bluffs to Usher, with Kalil & Co. serving as the exclusive broker.
In the second transaction, 101.9 The Keg (KOOO) is being purchased by Nebraska Public Media, which will convert the license to noncommercial public radio and bring the network’s programming to Nebraska’s most populous city…