direction, and in October 2009, was added to both Mediabase and Nielsen BDS' Rhythmic panels. From October 2007 until April 5, 2019, KOPW served as the Omaha affiliate for the syndicated Big Boy’s Neighborhood program that aired in mornings, until NRG decided not to renew its contract with Premiere Networks. On April 8, 2019, the station became 100% local in all day parts with the debut of “Chef West & The Morning Scramble” hosted by Tay ‘Mr. West’ Westberry (who is also a professional chef, hence the nickname) and former American Idol season 13 contestant (and YouTube blogger) Alyssa Siebken. The morning show would last nearly a year; Westberry and Siebken would be moved to afternoons, with mornings going jockless for a time. On February 24, 2021, NRG announced that KOPW would pick up the syndicated The Breakfast Club for mornings beginning March 1. As of April 2022, KOPW is ranked 6th in the market according to the March 2022 Nielsen Audio Ratings report for the Omaha market. See also Houston Alexander References External links Power 106.9's website OPW Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1992 NRG Media radio stations