The Eagle has been Lincoln's Rock Legend for more than and is now Lincoln’s only outlet for a great variety of classic rock. The Eagle has become a legend by doing what Nebraskans do best - working hard & having passion for our work. But you don't get to be a legend just by playing music, and having fun. So this is the story of 92.9, The Eagle.
Before 92.9 became "The Eagle", we had a long history as KWBE-FM, located in Beatrice. As the sister station to KWBE-AM, KWBE-FM was a typical "small town" full-service FM station, playing Easy Listening music in the early 70's, then becoming a Country station in 1976. By 1983, the station had changed it's music format again, and it became a Top 40 station - and changed it's call letters to KMAZ. There had been quite a few changes in that first decade - and 92.9 was still searching for it's true identity
In 1987, owner Bud Pentz sold KMAZ, and the changes began again. The new owners built a new tower site in Hallum, Nebraska (between Lincoln and Beatrice), and moved the studios to 33rd and Pioneers Blvd in Lincoln. And then, on a cool October morning in 1987, at 6AM, the strains of Steve Miller's "Fly Like An Eagle" launched the beginning of one of Lincoln's longest running stations KTGL, The Eagle - Lincoln's Classic Rock!
In the early 90's, as our listenership grew, we did too, moving to new studios near 48th and Normal where we were joined by new sister stations KZKX, KIBZ and KKNB (later to become KLMY). The Eagle was Southeast Nebraska's dominant classic rock station throughout the 90's, with legendary events like the "Husker Tailgate Parties", "F.A.C" broadcasts, the "Undy 500", annual broadcasts from "The Nebraska State Fair", "Ribfest" and the 4th of July celebration at Holmes Lake. The Eagle was home to "Two-Fer Tuesday", "Block Party Weekends", "Classic Rock A-Z", Joe & Timmo's "Ask Mr. Slogan" and "Nostalgic Rock" with then-state senator Dave Landis.
The 2000's have been a period of change for The Eagle. In 2002, we added "The Bob & Tom Show" and began new traditions like Free Beer Friday. Throughout it all, The Eagle remained true to our origins and our heritage, as the little station from Beatrice, that inherited the legacy of Q102, to become The Rock Legend we are today. Since 1987, The Eagle has consistently played the best Classic Rock from the 60’s, 70’s and the 80’s. We also continue to play more than our fair share of tracks that don't always conform to the "rules" with the "All Request 92 at Noon" and the "Nostalgic Rock" program on Sunday mornings.
In 2007, The Eagle starts our third decade with a new home 38th and Cornhusker, alongside old siblings KZKX and KIBZ, and new sister stations KFOR, KLMS and KFRX. Thank you for listening - and for being a part of The Eagle, 92.9. May our third decade rock just as hard as the last two.
