KIOS-FM
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| Broadcast area | Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 91.5 (MHz) (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Omaha Public Radio, 91.5 KIOS |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio - News - Talk - Jazz |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio BBC World Service |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | September 15, 1969 |
Call sign meaning | "Instruction Omaha Schools" |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 17416 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 55,000 watts |
| HAAT | 169 meters (554 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | kios.org |
KIOS-FM (91.5 MHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio station in Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned and operated by Omaha Public Schools (OPS), airing programming from National Public Radio (NPR) and other public radio producers. KIOS-FM has an annual budget of $1.2 million and employs 15 people. Studios and offices are in the OPS complex on Burt Street, northwest of Downtown Omaha.
KIOS-FM is a Class C1 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 55,000 watts. The transmitter tower is behind Benson High School at 52nd and Maple Streets in Omaha.