WCCO Listeners Help Raise $427K to Fight Hunger in Minnesota
Audacy’s 830 WCCO in Minneapolis raised more than $427,000 during its 16th annual End Hunger Together radiothon, benefiting Second Harvest Heartland. The twelve-hour event pushed the station’s all-time fundraising efforts to over $4.5 million.
Kelly Trask Has A Vision For Local Radio
In the February issue of Radio Ink Magazine, the spotlight is on Kelly Trask, co-founder of Southern Indiana Radio Network and BK Media Solutions. Kelly’s story is one of resilience and innovation, showcasing her dedication to local radio.
Women to Watch: Carla Rea; 96.3 KKLZ, Las Vegas
(By Charese Frugé) Carla Rea is Co-Host of The Mike & Carla Morning Show on Beasley Media Group's 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas. The two have been on KKLZ for about thirteen years and together as a show for about twenty.
Amid Bankruptcy, High Plains Sells Eleven to E Radio Network
E Radio Network LLC is set to expand its Texarkana footprint with the acquisition of 11 signals from High Plains Radio Network LLC. The $1 million purchase is pending approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Cenla’s Q93 Raises $67K for Children’s Miracle Network
Cenla Broadcasting's Q93 (KQID) in Alexandria, LA, along with partners KALB-TV and CHRISTUS Cabrini Hospital, successfully raised over $67,000 during the seventh annual Children’s Miracle Network Mediathon.
Pallone, Bilirakis Reintroduce AM Radio Act In the US House
The same day it passed through the Senate Commerce Committee, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ).
FCC Chairman Joins Bipartisan Push to Keep AM Radio in Cars
For the first time since the bill's original introduction in 2023, the FCC's Brendan Carr is speaking up publicly in favor of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The Chairman issued a statement praising the bill after it was passed from committee to the Senate floor.
FCC Investigating Audacy AM for Airing ICE Agents’ Locations
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation into Audacy San Francisco's KCBS-AM after the station broadcast the locations of undercover Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during deportation operations in the San Jose area.
Columbus Radio Gets New Home for Cincinnati Reds Baseball
Tegna's 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM) in Columbus, OH, is the newest affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network. Beginning with the 2025 MLB season, fans can hear live game broadcasts, pre-and post-game coverage, and exclusive team content on the signal.
Musk Calls To Defund NPR; DOGE To Investigate Bias Claims
"Defund NPR. It should survive on its own," is the call from Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk as the House Subcommittee on DOGE requests the presence of NPR CEO Katherine Maher on Capitol Hill over claims of biased news coverage.
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