The station is owned by iHeartMedia and broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December.

KKLI carries several nationally syndicated programs from co-owned Premiere Networks.

On weekdays, "Valentine in The Morning" from KBIG Los Angeles is broadcast in AM drive time.

The station signed on in 1987 as KKQX, broadcasting a soft adult contemporary format.

Following deregulation in 1996, Citadel Broadcasting in Colorado Springs (which also owned KKFM and KKMG) acquired the station.