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While pirate radio operators haven't found their way to space yet, they found the next closest place to get caught: a spaceport. The FCC's Enforcement Bureau is investigating an unlicensed FM broadcast station at the Spaceport America property in New Mexico.

NRG Media Iowa's KXEL-AM and Mudd Advertising have joined forces to create a new series called "Iowa Talking Points" in anticipation of Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses. The series will consist of live and on-demand video and audio and radio rebroadcasts.

In preparation for the Medallas de Cortez awards, Radio Ink asked this year's nominees a question about Hispanic radio for our June issue. What did Tony Garcia say about Hispanic radio's continued popularity among so many modern media options?

River Radio Ministries Columbus, OH's The River (WCVO) has recently added Joe Cheesman as their new live Middays host. With previous experience in Sioux Falls, Fargo, Orlando, and Kansas City, he will begin his on-air duties on Monday, June 19th.

Willie McClendon, radio host at WNOO-AM in Chattanooga, received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden. McClendon was recognized for her dedication to volunteer service and her efforts in building a stronger community.

SiriusXM has unveiled its programming plans for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, May 28. As race weekend falls during a SiriusXM Listen Free event from May 25 to June 5, all coverage is available to the public.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation gathered at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in LA on Tuesday for the 48th annual Gracie Awards Gala, recognizing the achievements of women in the media industry. This year's theme was "Storytelling."

It's been a long two months, but iHeartMedia Iowa City/Cedar Rapids' 100.7 The Fox (KKRQ) is back broadcasting after being taken offline due to tornado damage. In late March, an EF-2 tornado collapsed KKRQ's 1,000-foot broadcast tower near Solon, IA.

AI-powered radio tech company Super Hi-Fi is expanding its new Program Director platform into Mexico. The radio division of Grupo Multimedios has chosen Super Hi-Fi's artificial intelligence programmer for its online and broadcast expansion plans. Multimedios operates 60 radio stations.

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has announced the inaugural mentee for its "Speak Up!" program. The program is designed to empower women in small to medium radio markets by providing mentorship and enhancing their communication skills.