Nycki Pace Joins KCFX Morning Radio Show
The veteran radio personality fills a vacancy on the station following the departure of Lux in August.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Nycki Pace has officially joined the morning show on Kansas City radio station KCFX. She teams up with Matt Sparker to lead the broadcast.
Why it matters
The addition of Pace follows a staffing change at the station earlier this year. Her arrival marks a new chapter for the program after the exit of previous host Lux.
Pace spent 10 years at KQRC before moving to her new role at KCFX, which operates on the 101 frequency. Her transition comes after the morning show position remained open since August.
The players
Nycki Pace
She is a longtime Kansas City radio personality who previously spent a decade on the Johnny Dare Morning Show.
Matt Sparker
He is a radio host at KCFX who now serves as the co-host for the station's morning show alongside Pace.
KCFX
This is a Kansas City radio station licensed in Harrisonville, Missouri, broadcasting on the 101 frequency.
Lux
This former KCFX morning show host left the station in August 2026.
Murfin Media
This media organization operates various radio stations where Pace maintains a position as a midday host.
The details
Pace arrives at KCFX after spending a decade as part of the Johnny Dare Morning Show on KQRC. In addition to her new morning duties, she continues her work as a midday host for Murfin Media radio stations.
Timeline
Pace began her tenure on the KQRC morning show in 2015.
Pace concluded her role at KQRC in 2025.
The former morning show host, Lux, departed KCFX in August 2026.
Pace officially joined the KCFX morning show in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Pace follows the established pattern of major talent shifts occurring between legacy radio stations within the Kansas City market. This move highlights the competitive environment radio networks navigate when seeking to retain and recruit experienced local voices.
Listeners can expect to hear Pace and Matt Sparker together on the morning broadcast starting this month. The station aims for continuity in its daily programming schedule with this new appointment.
The takeaway
Radio listeners often see shifts in morning show lineups as stations adapt to changing talent availability. Familiarity with local personalities like Pace often serves as a key draw for station loyalty.
Further reading
For more on local staff transitions, visit the Kansas City Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
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