Broadcasting Industry News

CMU Public Radio’s network of stations expanded in recent days with the debut of WCMV-FM (Leland). The former WFCX was purchased by Central Michigan University late last year from Northern Broadcast and was closed on last week. WCMV’s 20.5kw signal provides full coverage over much of the northwest lower peninsula, including Traverse City.  CMU previously…

WAMU-FM (Washington, DC) announced on Thursday (5/7) that Jenn White has been selected as the new host of the nationally syndicated NPR show 1A. No stranger to public media, White comes to 1A from WBEZ Chicago, where she hosts the station’s midday talk program Reset with Jenn White. She also hosted WBEZ’s critically acclaimed podcasts…

At a meeting held April 30, Kalamazoo Public Schools has voted to sell the district’s radio station to Western Michigan University. The station is no longer needed for educational purposes, according to the recommendation approved by the board. The district will receive $125,000 in exchange for the station. They will also enter into a monthly lease…

via WKAR.org WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) announced Wednesday (5/6) LaDonna Mask from Kendon Elementary in the Lansing School District as one of 19 educators from across the country selected for the PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program. The PBS Digital Innovator All-Star program brings together a community of PreK-12th grade educators who are innovators and…

After 35 years, WKAR-AM/FM (East Lansing) senior news reporter Scott Pohl has retired.  During his time at the station, he has worked as a host, producer, call-in show anchor and general assignment reporter who enjoyed reporting on stories about art, music, science and health. In high school, Pohl was editor of the school newspaper during…