KCFX Names Nycki Pace to Morning Show Lineup
Local advertisers should track listener engagement shifts as the station refreshes its morning programming.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Nycki Pace has joined the morning show at KCFX 101.1 FM, filling the vacancy left by the departure of Lux in August 2026. The move marks a shift in the local radio landscape for the Kansas City market.
Why it matters
In the local media landscape, talent changes at established stations often drive shifts in listener engagement and regional ad inventory performance. For business operators, shifts in local media talent can alter the effectiveness of traditional advertising spend on morning programming.
Nycki Pace brings 10 years of experience from her tenure at KQRC, where she served from 2015 to 2025. Her move to KCFX fills the morning slot left vacant in August 2026.
The players
Nycki Pace
A long-time regional radio broadcaster with a decade of experience at KQRC who now hosts morning programming at KCFX.
KCFX
A radio station licensed to Harrisonville, Missouri, serving the Kansas City market with a focus on music and morning programming.
Murfin Media
A media company operating various radio assets, including stations where Pace serves as a midday host.
The details
Nycki Pace joins host Matt Sparker on the morning show, directly filling the role vacated by Lux. Pace continues her existing work as a midday host for Murfin Media radio stations while moving to the morning slot at the Harrisonville-licensed station. This integration of talent aims to maintain continuity for the KCFX listener base within the competitive Kansas City radio market.
Timeline
2015: Pace began her role at the KQRC Johnny Dare Morning Show.
2025: Pace concluded her 10-year tenure at KQRC.
August 2026: Lux departed the KCFX morning show.
October 2026: Nycki Pace officially joined KCFX.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with the historical trend of local morning radio talent migration frequently observed in the Kansas City media market. It follows a common industry practice where stations leverage experienced local broadcasters to mitigate the volatility caused by high-profile staff turnover.
Local businesses should monitor the audience response to this morning show change to gauge the impact on their current advertising reach. Media buyers should review performance metrics from the transition period to determine if adjustments to local ad spend are necessary.
The takeaway
Maintaining visibility during key morning drive hours is a critical strategy for local businesses relying on radio to reach their customer base. Monitor the station's updated listener metrics over the next quarter to ensure your advertising strategy remains aligned with audience shifts.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional media, visit the Kansas City Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
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