Radio News

WAKY-FM and AM in Louisville, along with their associated translators, have officially been sold by W&B Broadcasting Inc. to WAKAYANA LLC. The transaction marks the end of an era for W&B Broadcasting, headed by Bill Walters, and the beginning of a new one under Randy Michaels and WAKAYANA LLC, which also brings veteran Louisville radio […]

iHeartMedia elevates MoJoe Roberts to Senior Vice President of Programming for its cluster in Las Vegas, effective immediately. In his new role, Roberts will oversee programming and operations for KWNR (95.5 The Bull), KSNE (Sunny 106.5), KYMT (93.1 The Mountain), and REAL 103.9. Prior to joining iHeartMedia, Roberts served as Country Format Captain for Alpha […]

K-LOVE has agreed to acquire 16kW AC WLDB-FM (93.3) and 8.8kW Alternative WLUM-FM (102.1) from Milwaukee Radio Alliance for $4 million. The deal remains subject to FCC approval. MRA — a Wisconsin-based partnership that also operates other stations in the market — will retain WZTI-AM (Fonz FM) and the Froggy MKE translators at 100.3 and […]

Audacy’s Country WDAF-FM (106.5 The Wolf) in Kansas City will debut Jenny & Jagger in the Morning on Tuesday, September 9. The new show will pair former KBEQ (Q104) morning co-host Jenny Matthews with Mike “Jagger” Thomas, who has most recently been heard in afternoons on Hot AC KZPT (99.7 The Point), while handing fill-ins […]

WIYY-FM (98 Rock) in Baltimore appoints Justin Johnson as Program Director, effective September 1. Johnson, who joined the station in 2023 as Assistant Program Director, succeeds longtime PD Rick Strauss, who is retiring. He previously served as Program Director at iHeartMedia’s WEBN in Cincinnati from 2019 to 2023, where he also coordinated branding for iHeart’s […]

Charleston’s WCKN (92.5 Kickin’ Country) is set to debut a new live and local morning show, Hunter, Jessica & Cush, beginning Monday, August 25. The program will air weekdays from 6-10am. The lineup pairs the former afternoon drive team of Hunter and Cush with longtime morning personality Jessica Chandler, previously part of TJ & Jessica […]

The Dave & Mahoney Show, airing on Alternative, Rock, and Classic Rock affiliates, is adding the Reno market. Lotus Radio Reno announced that “The Dave & Mahoney Show” will be taking over mornings on KDOT-FM (Rock 104.5) beginning Monday, August 11. Dave Farra, co-host of Dave and Mahoney, commented, “Expanding beyond Las Vegas to now […]

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has named Mike McVay, President of McVay Media, as the recipient of the 2025 NAB National Radio Award. The honor will be presented during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards at the NAB Show New York on October 21. “Mike’s deep expertise, creative vision and unwavering commitment to excellence have […]

LM Communications Media is reintroducing WCOO (105.5 The Bridge) in Charleston, SC with a renewed focus on “authentic, local programming” that highlights the culture and character of the Lowcountry. Known for its eclectic musical style, 105.5 The Bridge is leaning further into its identity with a format that blends American roots genres — contemporary folk, […]

Audacy is marking National Radio Day by highlighting how radio has expanded into a multi-platform medium that continues to play a central role in listeners’ daily lives. In a new article from its Research & Insights team, Audacy points to radio’s evolution from broadcast-only delivery to an experience available across streaming, smart speakers, mobile devices, […]