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(By Buzz Knight) Once again, industries of all type descend upon Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show. For some it’s just a getaway to satisfy a gambling itch, and for others it’s to satisfy the curiosity itch.

Woodward Communications has relaunched its Green Bay adult contemporary station WKZG with an alternative rock format. The station, which now carries the call letters WFZZ (104.3 FM), stunted with a playlist consisting solely of parody songs from "Weird Al" Yankovic.

The station's Facebook page showed video of the fire with the caption, "Our transmitter caught fire today. THIS IS NOT A STUNT. An investigation is underway. Any ideas on the culprit?"

Radio executives from all over the country are in Las Vegas this week for the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. On Thursday the radio industry is hosting a special VIP reception at The Bellagio.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ran the most commercials on radio stations across the country last week, according to data published on Tuesday. Boost Mobile was the top corporate organization with over 53,900 spots.

Westwood One has released a new brand study that shows consumers generally believe new media platforms find success at the expense of older ones, though survey data suggests that's not always the case. It also offers data to show that traditional radio doesn't have a lower reach compared to other media.

The Federal Communications Commission has been stalled at 4 members even since President Biden took office and nominated GiGi Sohn for the 5th and final spot on The Commission. And while Sohn couldn't get through the Senate during Biden's first two years, he's sticking with her as his nominee.

Norfolk State University's WNSB (91.1 FM) has launched a new morning show. The Fresh Start Morning Show features DJ Bee and Cheryl Wilkerson, who have a collective five decades of broadcast experience, along with graduate students Braxton Harris and Sam Burwell.

The Public Radio Exchange (PRX) has partnered with Project Brazen and Goat Radio on a new eight-part podcast called The Sound that explores a mysterious medical illness experienced by some workers at the American embassy in Cuba.

Bonneville International says it has launched a new digital brand focused on sports in Denver. The cornerstone of the brand, called Denver Sports, is a robust website and associated mobile app that will offer news, columns and videos centered around Denver sports teams.