Just eight months after joining Q104 in Kansas City, Kyle Matthews is departing the station to relocate to St. Louis. Matthews began his tenure at Q104 in late February as Music Director and later joined the morning show alongside Mallory Kay in April.
In a social media post announcing the move, Matthews said, “This move is a family decision, one that just feels right for us. To my Q104 family, thank you for every laugh, memory, and opportunity. You’ve made this chapter unforgettable. My last day will be October 24th. And since it wouldn’t be a big move without a new adventure. I’m officially on the lookout for my next role. If you know of a great fit, I’d love to connect! We’re grateful, hopeful, and ready for whatever’s next.”
Before joining KBEQ, Matthews held the role of Brand Manager and afternoon host at Townsquare Media’s Wow Country 104.3 in Boise, Idaho. His career also includes two separate stints at NRG Media Country in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 2016 to 2018 and again from 2019 until 2022.
In addition, Matthews spent nearly a year as Imaging Director and midday host at Audacy’s 95.1 K-Frog KFRG in Riverside, California, further broadening his experience in major-market country radio.
Station management at KBEQ has not yet announced a replacement for Matthews on the morning show or in the Music Director role.
Matthews will officially exit KBEQ on October 24, closing a short but impactful chapter in Kansas City country radio.
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