KVUU-FM

1983: Bobby Irwin joins KVUU in Colorado Springs

1983 — Bobby Irwin joined KVUU in Colorado Springs, beginning the first of two major chapters of his Southern Colorado radio career. Contemporary career records place Irwin at KVUU beginning in 1983, and surviving Gavin Report music reports document him programming the station during the mid-1980s.

1984: KSSS and KVUU share studios at Cheyenne Center

1984 — Industry records place KSSS and KVUU together at 2860 S. Circle Drive, Suite 1200, identified as Cheyenne Center in Colorado Springs. The shared facility documents the physical pairing of the country AM and adult-contemporary FM during the Radio Colorado Springs era.

1985: Bobby Irwin and John T. Howard guide KVUU

1985 — Contemporary Gavin Report Adult Contemporary programming pages repeatedly credit “Irwin/Howard – KVUU”, documenting Bobby Irwin and John T. Howard together in the station's mid-1980s programming operation. Howard remained associated with KVUU after Irwin's 1986 departure.

Gavin correspondence preserves Southern Colorado programmers

Gavin Report correspondence identifies Rip Avina at KDZA Pueblo, Charles Darwin at KVRH Salida, and an Irwin/Howard programming team at KVUU Colorado Springs, preserving names often omitted from station histories.

1986: Captain Dan Jackson moves from KSSS to KVUU

1986 — Captain Dan Jackson's documented career chronology places him at KSSS from 1984-1987 and KVUU from 1986-1999, making him a bridge between the paired stations and the Bobby Irwin era and KVUU's later 1990s morning-show history.

1986: Bobby Irwin leaves KVUU for Milwaukee

1986 — Bobby Irwin left KVUU in Colorado Springs for WISN/WLTQ in Milwaukee. The move ended his first Colorado Springs tenure after joining KVUU in 1983. He later programmed in Tampa and Seattle before returning to Colorado Springs in 1998.

KKMG rebrands as “The All New Magic FM”

KKMG changed its branding from “Magic 99” to “The All New Magic FM,” reducing confusion with KVUU 99.9 while continuing its CHR development.

1988: Bobby Christian documented at KVUU

1988 — Veteran broadcaster Bobby Christian is documented at KVUU in Colorado Springs. Christian later became KVUU Program Director and remained in that leadership role until his 1995 departure.

1988–89: KSSS and KVUU move downstairs at South Circle

1988–89 — KSSS and KVUU moved within their South Circle broadcast building from the 12th floor, Suite 1200, to Suite 150 on the first floor.

Pourtales four-station group holds 22.3% Fall 1993 share

Duncan's market report grouped KVUU-FM, KVOR, KTWK and KSPZ-FM under Pourtales ownership. Together the four stations accounted for a 22.3% 12+ audience share, 24.4% among adults 25–54 and an estimated 20.4% of Colorado Springs radio revenue, documenting substantial multi-station concentration before later consolidation.

1993 Colorado Springs radio business snapshot

Duncan’s 1993 market guide estimated Colorado Springs radio revenue at $10.5 million and ranked KKCS AM/FM, KKFM, KSPZ and KVUU as the market’s four highest-billing radio operations. The same period report showed an industry already moving toward consolidation, with local marketing agreements and a pending KVOR/KSPZ/KVUU/KSSS combination alongside the KKFM/KKMG relationship.

1994 Colorado Springs radio revenue reaches estimated $13.3 million

Duncan estimated Colorado Springs radio revenue at $13.3 million. Estimated station billings included KKCS at $3.2 million, KKFM $2.1 million, KSPZ $1.5 million, KKLI $1.2 million, KKMG $1.1 million, KVUU $1.0 million and KILO $975,000. Duncan estimated 50.4% of market revenue was controlled by duopolies.

Renae Roberts joins KVUU and becomes “Stunt Girl”

Renae Roberts joined KVUU doing weekend overnights and soon became “Stunt Girl” with Captain Dan and Paul Richards on the morning show.

Triathlon exercises $18.5 million Pourtales option

Triathlon Broadcasting president/CEO Norman Feuer, formerly chief operating officer of Pourtales Radio Partnership, exercised an $18.5 million option to acquire ten Pourtales stations in three markets. The Colorado Springs properties were KTWK 740, KVOR 1300, KSPZ 92.9 and KVUU 99.9.

Pourtales cluster operates from 2864 S. Circle Drive

By 1996 — The Pourtales Colorado Springs group was operating from 2864 S. Circle Drive, Suite 150. The 1996 RBR Source Guide places KVOR, KSPZ, KVUU and KTWK together at the facility, with Donn Seidholz as KVOR general manager, Kent Hildebrand as GSM, Jim Arthur as KVOR program director and Gary Meininger as chief engineer; Randy Hill programmed KSPZ, while John Savidge was KVUU GSM and Lee Olson its program director.

Citadel and Pourtales sign Colorado Springs joint sales agreement

Citadel Communications and Pourtales Radio Partnership entered a joint sales agreement covering their Colorado Springs and Spokane stations. Citadel set advertising prices, sold airtime, collected advertiser payments, deducted expenses and divided profits with Pourtales. Triathlon subsequently became Pourtales' successor under the agreement.

1995: Bobby Christian exits KVUU; Randy Hill becomes OM

October 1995 — KVUU Program Director Bobby Christian exits. Randy Hill, already Program Director of sister oldies station KSPZ, is promoted to Operations Manager of both KSPZ and KVUU.

Triathlon consolidates KVOR/KSPZ/KVUU/KTWK cluster

Triathlon acquired KVOR and KSPZ while also controlling KVUU and KSSS/KTWK. Advertising time on the group was handled through an LMA/JSA with Citadel, illustrating the rapid consolidation following federal deregulation.

KKMG maintains double-digit ratings presence

KKMG remained Colorado Springs' leading mainstream CHR outlet while KILO, KKFM, KKCS, KCCY, KVOR, KVUU and KSPZ formed a highly competitive field. Contemporary ratings published the following year show KKMG maintaining double-digit 12+ shares through this period.

Triathlon reorganizes Colorado Springs licenses

Triathlon filed FCC Form 316 applications reorganizing its holdings into regional license companies. KTWK 740, KVOR 1300, KSPZ 92.9 and KVUU 99.9 were assigned within the company to the newly named Triathlon Broadcasting of Colorado Springs Licensee, Inc.

February 1998 Colorado Springs ratings snapshot

A February Billboard market table shows KKMG at 10.0 in the latest listed 12+ book, followed by KKCS AM-FM at 8.8, KKFM 8.6, KILO 7.9, KCCY 7.4, KVOR 6.0, KVUU 5.0 and KSPZ/KKLI 4.5. These figures are a specific published ratings snapshot, not permanent rankings.

Summer 1999 Colorado Springs ratings snapshot

Citadel and Capstar exchange Colorado Springs stations

FCC transfer filings moved KSPZ, KTWK and KVOR from the Capstar/Triathlon trust to Citadel, while KKLI moved from Citadel to Triathlon/Capstar. Contemporary transaction tables describe the exchange as KKLI plus $10 million for KTWK, KVOR, KSPZ and related assets. The private exchange preceded the federal antitrust settlement later that spring.

KVUU evolves toward Hot AC amid Capstar consolidation

Around the same period KVUU evolved from adult contemporary toward Hot AC. Capstar's properties would soon become part of AMFM Inc., which was then absorbed into Clear Channel in the following consolidation wave.

DOJ sues Citadel, Triathlon and Capstar over Colorado Springs JSA

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Citadel Communications, Triathlon Broadcasting and Capstar Broadcasting over the companies' joint sales arrangement. Citadel was setting prices and selling advertising for its own KKFM, KKMG and KKLI as well as Triathlon-owned KVUU, KSPZ, KVOR and KTWK. DOJ alleged the arrangement represented approximately 58 percent of Colorado Springs radio advertising revenue and reduced price competition and advertiser choice.

Citadel and Capstar settle Colorado Springs antitrust case

Citadel and Capstar agreed to terminate the Citadel/Triathlon joint sales agreement. Citadel was to own KKFM, KKMG, KSPZ, KVOR and KTWK, while Capstar would own KKLI and KVUU. DOJ estimated the post-transaction groups at approximately 40 percent and 16 percent of Colorado Springs radio advertising revenue, respectively. The federal court entered final judgment August 24.

1999: Station swap splits the 2864 S. Circle cluster

1999 — A federal antitrust settlement ended the joint sales arrangement between Citadel and Triathlon/Capstar in Colorado Springs and reshaped the stations operating around the 2864 S. Circle cluster.

1999: Dave Hawkins moves from KILO to KVUU

July 1999 — Dave Hawkins moved from KILO, where he had again been Production Director, to KVUU/K-View 99.9 for middays while also handling production and imaging.

Craig Coffey moves from KVUU nights to mornings

In March 2000, KVUU night personality Craig Coffey moved to morning drive and joined Casey Page and Jim Coda, the existing morning team from sister classic-rock KXZZ. The new combination replaced Rich and Michelle in KVUU mornings.

KVUU’s September 2001 on-air lineup

A preserved KVUU website captured by the Internet Archive documents the station's weekday lineup on September 7, 2001. Jim Coda, Casey Page and Craig Coffey were listed together from 5:30–10 a.m.; Dave Hawkins hosted 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Jeannine James 3–7 p.m.; Jarrod Long 7 p.m.–midnight; and Jen Green midnight–5:30 a.m.

By 2002: Citadel consolidates at 6805 Corporate Drive

By approximately 2002 — Citadel had completed the consolidation of its Colorado Springs radio group at 6805 Corporate Drive, Suite 130, inside the former Tiffany Square shopping complex.

KVUU’s December 2002 on-air roster

A preserved KVUU website captured on December 21, 2002 lists the station's on-air voices as Casey Page and Craig Coffey, Lara Scott, A.J. Carlisle, Chris Austin and Sturge. The archived page identifies the personalities in lineup order but does not display their airshift times. Compared with the station's September 2001 web lineup, Casey Page and Craig Coffey remained while Dave Hawkins, Jeannine James, Jarrod Long and Jen Green were no longer shown; Lara Scott, A.J. Carlisle, Chris Austin and Sturge appear on the later roster.

2004: Bob Richards takes over Clear Channel Colorado Springs operations

October 2004 — Longtime KBPI/Denver Program Director Bob Richards is named Operations Manager of Clear Channel's Colorado Springs cluster, overseeing KCCY, KIBT, KKLI and KVUU. He succeeds Don Schaffer.

Darren McKee joins Craig Coffey in KVUU mornings

As KVUU became My 99.9, former KBPI personality Darren McKee joined Craig Coffey in morning drive, replacing Alisha. Radio & Records documented the lineup change in May 2005.

KVUU’s February 2005 on-air lineup

A preserved KVUU website captured on February 17, 2005 documents another version of the station's lineup. Craig Coffey and Alisha hosted mornings as Coffey and Alisha in the Morning; Cindy Spicer was identified as the station's new midday personality; A.J. Carlisle remained on the roster; and Chris Austin hosted K-View After Dark. Compared with the December 2002 website roster, Coffey, A.J. Carlisle and Austin remained while Casey Page, Lara Scott and Sturge were no longer shown, and Alisha and Cindy Spicer had appeared.

KVUU’s December 2005 on-air lineup

A preserved KVUU website captured on December 26, 2005 lists the station's on-air lineup as Coffey in the Morning, Marco (Chris Pickett), Willie & JoJo, and Chris Austin. Pickett also served as KVUU's Program Director. Willie & JoJo were Willie Fisher and JoJo Turnbeaugh. Compared with the February 2005 website snapshot, Craig Coffey and Chris Austin remained; Alisha Scott, Cindy Spicer and AJ were no longer shown, while Chris Pickett/Marco and the Willie & JoJo team appeared on the later roster.

KVUU rebrands from K-View to My 99.9

By May 20, 2005, KVUU had dropped its long-running K-View identity and rebranded as My 99.9. Contemporary Radio & Records coverage described the station as Clear Channel Hot AC KVUU/My 99.9 under new Program Director JoJo Turnbeaugh. The refreshed format emphasized a broad mix of music from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and current titles.

Chris Pickett becomes PD of KVUU and KKLI

In August 2005, Clear Channel named Chris Pickett Program Director of Hot AC KVUU/My 99.9 and Soft AC KKLI/K-Lite 106.3. Pickett arrived from KCLD/KCMJ in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Former KVUU PD JoJo Turnbeaugh moved to program sister country station KCCY while continuing his afternoon shift on My 99.9.

Craig Coffey broadcasts from balcony for Katrina relief

Beginning September 1, 2005, KVUU/My 99.9 morning host Craig Coffey broadcast from the balcony of Bourbon Street at RumBay in downtown Colorado Springs as the station raised money for Hurricane Katrina relief. Coffey remained on the balcony for more than eight days, lowering a bucket to collect listener donations and tossing Mardi Gras beads to contributors. My 99.9 set a fundraising goal of $99,999.

Craig Coffey leaves KVUU for Seattle

In August 2006, Craig Coffey left KVUU/My 99.9 and Coffey in the Morning after roughly seven years at the station, heading to Seattle. Clear Channel Colorado Springs GM Bob Richards praised Coffey as one of the market's most popular voices and highlighted his community involvement. Coba and Darren McKee remained on the morning show while the station considered replacements.

2006: Bob Richards becomes Clear Channel Colorado Springs Market Manager

April 1, 2006 — Bob Richards becomes Market Manager of Clear Channel/Colorado Springs, replacing retiring Bob Gourley. Later career biographies describe Richards as VP/Market Manager over eight stations between Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Chris Pickett rises to Clear Channel Colorado Springs Operations Manager

By 2007, Chris Pickett had expanded beyond his KVUU/My 99.9 and KKLI/K-Lite programming duties to serve as Operations Manager for Clear Channel's Colorado Springs operation. Contemporary industry material identifies him as Operations Manager of KVUU/KKLI; the 2008–2009 M Street Radio Book continued to list Pickett as KVUU Program Director.

2008: Pickett and McKee lead My 99.9 as Rameen Madani begins

2008 — KVUU/My 99.9 is documented with Chris Pickett as Program Director and Darren McKee as Music Director. Rameen Madani begins his Clear Channel career in Colorado Springs working with KVUU and KIBT, launching a market tenure that continues into 2013.

2008–2013: Rameen Madani leads digital work for Clear Channel Colorado Springs

2008-2013 — Rameen Madani begins his Clear Channel/iHeart career in Colorado Springs, working with KVUU/My 99.9 and KIBT/96.1 The Beat. Later industry coverage identifies Madani's local role as Digital Director, documenting the growing importance of web, streaming and digital programming within the Colorado Springs cluster.

2011: Glynn Alan takes over Clear Channel Colorado Springs

March 2011 — Clear Channel names Glynn Alan Market Manager for its Colorado Springs stations. Alan comes from KOSI/Denver, where he had been General Sales Manager, and previously worked in sports sales for Clear Channel Denver.

Chris Pickett remains Clear Channel Colorado Springs Operations Manager

In January 2011, the Colorado Springs Gazette quoted Chris Pickett as Operations Manager for Clear Channel's Colorado Springs radio stations while discussing the market's fall Arbitron ratings, directly confirming that Pickett remained with the Colorado Springs cluster well beyond 2007.

Chris Pickett transfers from Colorado Springs to Clear Channel Tucson

In 2011, Chris Pickett left Clear Channel Colorado Springs when the company transferred him to Tucson as Operations Manager of its seven-station cluster. Contemporary Tucson reporting explicitly states that Pickett had held the same Operations Manager position for Clear Channel's Colorado Springs cluster before the move.

2022: iHeartMedia Colorado Springs moves to Mark Dabling Boulevard

2022 — iHeartMedia’s Colorado Springs radio operation moved from its longtime studios at 2864 S. Circle Drive to 5725 Mark Dabling Blvd., Suite 120.