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Western Michigan University Student Radio Station Wins Two National Awards

Mar 15, 2024

Western Michigan University’s student-run radio station, 89.1 WIDR-FM (Kalamazoo), won awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Conference in earlier this month. WIDR’s nominated material competed with over 3,000 entries from 100 schools at the annual conference, which brings together college and high school media groups from across the globe. 

Eric Zane Joins Blarney Stone’s WQON

Mar 15, 2024

Blarney Stone Broadcasting has announced that longtime Grand Rapids air talent Eric Zane is joining the company’s WQON-FM (Grayling) for the station’s morning shift beginning this Monday (3/18).  The new morning show will be named “The Inzane Asylum Q100 Michigan Mornings” show and will air weekday mornings, 6 – 10 a.m.

CBS Detroit & Detroit City FC Announce Groundbreaking Broadcast Partnership

Mar 15, 2024

Detroit City FC and CBS Detroit have announced a groundbreaking broadcast partnership for the upcoming 2024 USL Championship season.  This partnership will enable all eligible home and away DCFC men’s USL Championship matches to be broadcast in the Detroit area by the club’s new flagship stations, Detroit 50 (WKBD-TV) or CBS Detroit (WWJ-TV).

Alice Cooper to Host WCSX Night Shift

Mar 15, 2024

Superadio Networks’ has announced Beasley Media Classic Rock WCSX-FM (Detroit) will add the syndicated “Alice’s Attic” with host Alice Cooper to their daily lineup.  Cooper, who was born and raised in Detroit began his music career while in high school after a family move to Phoenix, AZ.

Statewide Tornado Drill w/EAS March 20

Mar 8, 2024

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. Eastern, broadcasters should be prepared for a special EAS RMT promoting Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 17-23).  This is coordinated to air with local communities who have the option of sounding their tornado sirens at the same time.  The 1 p.m. test is promoted as the Statewide Tornado Drill.

WRSR-FM (Flint) Raises $68k in Annual Feeding Frenzy!

Mar 8, 2024

On March 1, Krol Communicatio’s WRSR-FM (Flint) held its Fox Feeding Frenzy, an annual event to raise funds for The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.  This year set a new record for the event, with contributions from station listeners reaching $68,193. 

Adrian Broadcaster/Actor Peter Stewart Passes at 62

Mar 8, 2024

As a broadcaster, Stewart was involved with local Adrian radio stations for over 25 years. He filled many roles on WLEN-FM, WABJ-AM and WQTE-FM. WLEN wrote that “Pete’s easy-going personality and sense of humor will be missed by many in Lenawee County.”

Michigan Education Trust Partners with WSYM-TV, Scripps Howard Fund to Deliver Free Books to Elementary School Students

Mar 8, 2024

In keeping with its mission to help prepare children for their educational futures, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) joined WYSM-TV (Lansing) and the Scripps Howard Fund Monday (3/4) in delivering free books to a Lansing elementary school.

WOMC Welcomes Ben Campbell as Morning Show Co-Host

Mar 8, 2024

“We’re delighted to welcome Ben to WOMC and look forward to him teaming up with JoAnne and Jason,” said Tim Roberts, Country Format Vice President and Brand Manager, 104.3 WOMC. “We’re sure listeners will quickly see Ben as a welcomed addition to their morning routines.”

WLUC Ups Tia Trudgeon to Replace Departing Anchor Pavlina Osta

Mar 8, 2024

Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has promoted morning live reporter Tia Trudgeon to Morning News Anchor, replacing former anchor Pavlina Osta, who left to work as an anchor and reporter at Milwaukee CBS affiliate WDJT-TV.

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