KOIL/Omaha Launches ‘Local 1290’
• As local businesses across America begin to face “the new normal,” NRG Media News Talk 1290 KOIL/Omaha just launched Local 1290, a daily two-hour program focused on the local business community. Hosted by legendary broadcaster Neil Nelkin, Local 1290 runs weekdays from 10am-noon and will focus on everything “local” in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA as businesses gradually start to re-open and figure out how to go forward.
The show will be co-hosted on a rotating basis by other NRG Media morning personalities — Nikki and Laura from KQKQ (Sweet 98.5), Mike’l Severe and Damon Benning from KOZN (1620 The Zone), and Matt Tompkins from KOOO (101.9 The Keg).
Mike Thompson, AM Program Director & Executive Producer of Local 1290 stated, “There has certainly been a lot of doom and gloom in this pandemic’s new normal — so it’s time for an uplifting, informative and entertaining celebration of all of us in Omaha and Council Bluffs.”
Nelkin commented, “Finally — a positive show about our listeners, our community and businesses within the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. We want to highlight the local business and hear their stories about how they are doing and re-opening. It’s a community feel-good, as we are all in this together.”
