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WNZF serving Northeast Florida from Flagler County has raised $125,000 for a local food bank. The cash is enough to help feed those in need through Christmas.

WFAN-FM/AM in New York City has announced a multi-year extension to its flagship broadcast and digital partnership with the New York Yankees. The extended agreement covers both English and Spanish broadcasts. Financial details were not disclosed.

Good Karma Brands Beaver Dam, Wisconsin radio stations are making some format changes. 1430 WBEV will move to an FM signal as 95.3 WBEV with the existing 1430 WBEV-AM signal becoming 1430 ESPN.

Almost 40 years ago, WSGN-AM left Birmingham, Alabama. That all changes July 31 when the brand returns to 98.3 FM with music from the 60's and 70's.

The newest addition to the 'GoT' franchise debuts on HBO August 21. To go along with the premier, "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon,” will drop August 3.

Josh Holleman is the new Assistant Brand Manager of WYCD-FM, Detroit. Holleman will continue in his role as morning show co-host for the station.

Marshal Burgess has been named iHeartMedia Market President for Portland. Burgess, who's spent his entire life in the city of Portland, will now be in charge of iHeart's eight-station cluster in that market.

How did inflation, high gas prices, and mumblings of a recession impact the radio industry? What are CEO's expecting from this big spending year in political advertising. We'll get our first glimpse next week when Townsquare, Cumulus and Saga report earnings. And, we'll have all the details in our morning headlines.

That's according to a Kantar CMAG forecast for the upcoming mid-term elections. During this cycle nearly 40 Governor's races are in play, 35 U.S. Senate seats and all 435 House seats. Add all the local elections on top of that and the money will be flowing in every direction.

The Secure and Fair Enforcement  Advertising Act has been introduced in the Senate. New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan's legislation would clarify that local broadcasters may air cannabis ads in states where it is legal without the threat of administrative action from the FCC.