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The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) has been reintroduced in both chambers of Congress, with a new resolution now filed in the Senate. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the bipartisan resolution (S.Con.Res.8), with 18 additional senators co-sponsoring the effort. This follows a similar resolution (H.Con.Res.12) reintroduced in the House last […]
NRG Media promotes Alyssa Siebken, known on air as HBIC, “Head Biscuit In Charge,” to Assistant Program Director at Urban KOPW (Power 106.9) in Omaha. Siebken, a veteran personality and a familiar voice on the Omaha airwaves, steps into her new role after a successful stint hosting “Chef West And The Morning Scramble” alongside Tay […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is bringing his syndicated radio show, “Alice’s Attic with Alice Cooper,” to Southern California, joining the lineup at iconic Rock 95.5 KLOS-FM. The program, which features five hours of curated rock music and Cooper’s signature storytelling, will debut on KLOS on Monday, March 3, airing midnight to […]
Variety KDHX (88.1)/St. Louis, known for its live, local music and specialty shows, is set to be acquired by Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent company of K-LOVE and Air1, following a bankruptcy filing. The sale, reported by St. Louis Public Radio, involves the station’s license and broadcast tower, and is priced at a minimum […]
Classic Rock KQRS-FM/Minneapolis has gone jockless and posted “Under Construction” signs on its social media platforms, hinting at a significant relaunch and potential rebranding scheduled for April 3, reports the Minnesota Star Tribune. The station, a long-time fixture at 92.5 FM, has stirred curiosity among its audience with promises of a new format led by […]
WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago and its morning hosts, Sherman & Tingle, have concluded their eighth annual “Give a Vet a Pet” campaign, raising $113,164 to provide service dogs for veterans coping with PTSD. The funds, raised in partnership with the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA), will cover the cost of pairing seven veterans with […]
Salem Media Group has announced the sale of its remaining radio stations and digital assets in Honolulu to Malama Media Group, pending FCC approval. This transaction marks the end of Salem’s broadcasting presence there, but ensures the continuation of the current station formats under new ownership. David Santrella, CEO of Salem Media Group, expressed his […]
Cox Media Group (CMG) adds R&B artist Bobby V as the newest member of the WALR-FM (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta air staff, hosting weekdays from 7-9pm. An Atlanta native, Bobby V (aka Bobby Valentino) has been in the R&B scene for over 20 years. His breakout hit, “Slow Down,” hit number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 […]
Westwood One has announced that KKGO-FM (Go Country 105 FM) in Los Angeles has added the “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” to its weekend lineup. The Country music countdown show will air Sundays at 6pm PT on the station, which is owned by Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters. Go Country 105 joins a growing list […]
Townsquare Media has entered into a $490 million credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., the company announced in an 8-K regulatory filing. The new financing arrangement includes a five-year, $470 million senior secured term loan facility and a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The company used approximately $453 million in net proceeds […]
