On February 4, 1999, a bid was made for KIKD-FM from Carroll Broadcasting Company, owners of KKRL-FM and KCIM-AM.

Neal Trobak, the Program Director at the time of the buyout, said, "I assume we will go to an easy-listening format of some kind, compatible with the age of the people that listen to us".

KIKD was originally an automated Hot Country station under the direction of Bob Foster.

Other current announcers (as of July 2012) include Renie Osterlund, and Tiffini Young.

The station airs shows dedicated to country music and is currently an affiliate of Westwood One.