KILI Radio

Enjoy the best in music, talk, news, and entertainment with KILI Radio, bringing you top-quality radio from South Dakota. Stay tuned for an unbeatable listening experience. Broadcasting on FM, Internet and leading online streaming platforms.

KILI FM, operating on 90.1 FM from Porcupine, South Dakota, is an exceptional independent, Lakota-owned and operated public radio station. Recognized as a powerful voice for the Lakota people, it broadcasts across a vast 30,000 square-mile area that encompasses the Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River, and Rosebud Indian Reservations, extending into Rapid City, the southern Black Hills, and even the Nebraska panhandle. This station is a cultural cornerstone, committed to preserving Native American heritage and fostering community pride through its unique programming.

KILI’s broadcast day, running approximately 20-22 hours, is a rich tapestry of content delivered in both the Lakota language and English. Listeners benefit from comprehensive local and national news and information, engaging public affairs discussions, and live sports coverage. The station’s musical landscape is incredibly diverse, spanning traditional and contemporary Indian music, country, rock and roll, rap, blues, and jazz. Noteworthy programs include the “Morning Wakalyapi Show,” an all-Lakota-language program, daily instruction in the Lakota language, and the popular “Blues Disc Jockey” with Bryant High Horse. KILI also simulcasts the national call-in show “Native America Calling,” addressing vital American Indian issues. Beyond entertainment and information, KILI 90.1 FM plays a critical role as a community lifeline, especially during emergencies, providing essential updates to its listeners.