KYAP (96.9 FM) is a

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to Nunn, Colorado, and is owned by Appaloosa Broadcasting Company, Inc. It airs a

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History

The station went on the air as KBPV on October 18, 1999. On November 1, 1999, the station changed its call sign to KKRR. On November 7, 2001, the callsign changed again, this time to KHAT. On November 18, 2003, the callsign changed once more, to KIMX. On November 21, 2016, the 96.9 frequency began testing with a simulcast of oldies-formatted KJMP 870 AM, in Pierce, Colorado. The previous

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(CHR) format moved to KIMX 104.5 FM Centennial, Wyoming.iMix Laramie Moves to Make Way For Fort Collins Move-In
Radioinsight - November 22, 2016 On November 23, 2016, KIMX changed its

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to KYAP. On November 8, 2019, KYAP became "K96.9" playing Classic Country. The radio station is currently operated under LMA by Loud Media.

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