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11/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/03/2026 11:05
Audacy Welcomes Nikki Preston to Mornings at Kiss 98.5 in Buffalo
Audacy Welcomes Nikki Preston to Mornings at Kiss 98.5 in Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY - November 3, 2026 - Kiss 98.5 (WKSE-FM), an Audacy station in Buffalo, has added Nikki Preston as a co-host of its morning show. Preston joins Nicholas Picholas and Wease weekday mornings from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. ET.
"We are excited to welcome Nikki Preston to Audacy Buffalo," said Sue O'Neil, Regional Vice President, Audacy. "Her on-air, podcast experience makes her a strong addition to mornings. We look forward to teaming her up with Nicholas and Wease to wake up listeners every day."
"I'm beyond excited to be returning to Western New York after more than a decade on-air in Southern California," said Preston. "I can't thank Sue O'Neil and the entire team enough for welcoming me back and allowing me to get behind the mic and do what I love, in a place that has always felt like home."
Preston is a Rochester native who launched her media career as a host on 94.1 The Zone and co-host of News 10 NBC's Get Out of the House. She quickly expanded into major radio markets nationwide, producing and hosting the "Jesse Duran Show" on KOLA 99.9 in San Bernardino and "The Dana and Jayson Show" on Audacy's ALT 94.9 in San Diego. She most recently hosted middays on 96.7 KCAL Rocks!.
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