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Green Bay fan favorite, John Kuhn, will join WRNW FM, 97.3 The Game, Milwaukee, as a new midday on-air personality. Nine 2 Noon with Kuhn will air weekday mornings from 9 AM - 12N.

Wichita police have arrested 43-year-old Ray Watkins, charging him with second degree murder after 70-year old KEYN-FM Wichita host Don Hall (pictured) was killed on his way to the radio station Wednesday morning. Police say alcohol and drugs are believed to be a factor.

Ron Stone's idea for a national radiothon to raise money for Feeding America begins on most stations at 6AM. 3,400 individual stations plus another 7,000 via syndication and network access will, no doubt, bring in a lot of money. So, what are Stone's expectations?

New Jersey Broadcasters Association President Paul Rotella believes so and he's filed a letter on behalf of NJBA members with the FCC requesting the Commission hold off on raising regulatory fees at its next meeting May 13th.

Carolyn Gilbert offers some interesting insights from research NuVoodoo has been conducting about radio habits during COVID 19 and how they've been affected by the crisis. LISTEN

Imaging company Benztown has launched a new sports podcast called Run It Again. The show is hosted by former NFL player and sportscaster Ron Pitts and Super Bowl-winning NFL Coach and FOX sports analyst Mike Martz. LISTEN

Another letter has been sent to House leaders asking that any future coronavirus stimulus packages include money for local news publishers and broadcasters. This latest letter has 124 signatures. It's the 6th letter that's been sent to either Congressional leaders or the President. Read it HERE

John McDonald hosted a weekend talk show on WGAN in Portland for 25 years. He told The Portland Press Herald he was not given a reason for being fired.

After an internal contest that generated hundreds of suggestions from CMG employees, here'd the new CMG company logo.

The power of radio was used for a Southwest Wisconsin electric co-op meeting. WRCO AM/FM Richland Center, Wisconsin helped the Richland Electric Cooperative conduct a virtual meeting.