[9] Physical construction of the broadcast tower began in January 1949 with work on the radio studio building commencing in March 1949.
[8] The station's initial format was a mix of local and syndicated block programming under the slogan "Always good listening".
One year later, on January 1, 1968, KMCM became a charter affiliate of ABC Radio's "American Information Network" which featured newscasts at the top of every hour.
[14] On October 29, 1968, Ray Andrew Fields committed to sell KMCM to Norjud Broadcasting, Inc., for a reported title price of $97,500.
Norjud Broadcasting, owned by Norman and Judith Aldred, gained FCC approval for the sale on November 16, 1968.
In July 1987, Radio 1260, Inc., reached an agreement to sell this station to Matrix Media, Inc., for a reported sale price of $681,812.
[18] Matrix Media shifted the format to a successful mix of adult contemporary music and talk radio.
In April 1990, as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving Matrix Media, the broadcast license for KCYX was transferred to trustee Thomas A. Huntsberger.
[22] In 1991, KLYC's news director documented a "presence" of something paranormal in the station's equipment room, especially while the broadcast transmitter was being warmed up for the day's operation.
As of February 17, 2014, the station was sold Celebrate Life Media, LLC, owned by David and Norma Adams; the purchase price was $50,000.
KLYC Radio also provides podcasting and a companion company, the Oregon Pulse Network provides internet radio channels, podcasting, and streaming video[26] Effective December 3, 2019, the station's license was assigned to Wesley Simkins' ProMedia Partners LLC.
Effective May 24, 2023, the station's license was assigned to Richard Mason in exchange for assuming KLYC's debt.
William and Thursa Cathey attended the Yamhill County Fair in 1854, which was held in Lafayette, just a few miles from present-day McMinnville.
The "Alice Clement Memorial Pipe Organ" in Melrose Hall was purchased with a gift she left to Linfield.