Audacy has reshuffled one of its most recognizable Las Vegas personalities, and while one part of the equation is now clear, another remains very much a mystery.
Mikalah Gordon is stepping away from mornings on CHR 98.5 KLUC and moving into middays, while simultaneously returning to morning duties on Audacy’s LGBTQ+ brand, Channel Q. The move reunites Gordon with a format and station she helped establish during Channel Q’s early years.
Gordon joined KLUC in April 2024 as co-host alongside longtime morning fixture Chet Buchanan. After Buchanan’s departure earlier this year, she continued guiding the morning show as its solo host.
Now, with Gordon shifting to middays in Las Vegas and adding Channel Q mornings back to her schedule, the obvious question becomes:
What’s next for KLUC mornings?
At the time of publication, Audacy has not publicly outlined its plans for the daypart.
That lack of an announcement has naturally fueled industry curiosity. Does the company have a new local morning personality waiting in the wings? Could a syndicated option be under consideration? Might KLUC be developing a larger-market morning strategy designed specifically for Las Vegas? Or is Gordon’s move simply part of a broader transition period following Buchanan’s exit?
For now, there are more questions than answers.
What is certain is that KLUC finds itself at an interesting crossroads. Buchanan’s departure earlier this year closed the chapter on one of the market’s longest-running morning eras. Gordon helped steady the ship during that transition, bringing her Las Vegas roots, entertainment background, and personality-driven approach to the role.
With her now shifting to middays, one of the country’s heritage CHR brands suddenly has one of radio’s most watched vacancies.
In a city built on anticipation and marquee attractions, KLUC’s next move could become one of the more intriguing programming stories of the summer.
Whether Audacy ultimately chooses to develop new local talent, import a familiar voice, or unveil an entirely different approach, Las Vegas listeners appear to be waiting for the next act.
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