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The most recent court filing from NBN Broadcasting CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey (pictured) comes after a 2015 settlement between NBN and Sheridan Broadcasting, which is owned by the Davenport family. American Urban Radio Networks, formed in 1991, was co-owned by both groups. Back in October, both sides reached a confidential agreement. The settlement was a “divorce” and complete separation on or before March 1, whereby either Sheridan or NBN would acquire the entire AURN network. Then everything went off the rails.

Bob Holladay owns six stations in the Florida Keys. He's appealed to the County Planning Commission after that board shot down his plan for a 199-foot radio tower on Upper Sugarloaf Key. Holladay recently moved the stations’ studios and requested approval to build the tower there.

Wisconsin Public Radio's Whad’ Ya Know? will end its 30-plus years run on June 30. The weekly two-hour program, hosted by Michael Feldman, at its peak aired on over 300 stations.

The Spokesman Review remembers the long-time programmer and owner who died last week at his Coeur d'Alene home. Rook worked at stations in Denver, Salt Lake City, Pittsburgh, Chicago and Los Angeles. Picture credit The Spokesman Review

The Yankees and WFAN in New York have announced a deal that will keep John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman calling the radio games for the team. WFAN has been the Yankees radio flagship since 2014. This will be Sterling's 27th-consecutive season calling Yankee games. Waldman begins her 12th.

The Mighty 1290 KOIL in Omaha has changed its name to News Talk 1290 to go along with other recent lineup changes in 2016. In January, News Talk 1290 replaced Bob Bruce, who returned to KXEL, with Matt Tompkins weekdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tompkins has years of talk radio experience in Omaha and as a nationally syndicated host on Sirius XM. Sean Hannity has recently returned, leading into Mark Levin in afternoon drive.

The Dave Ramsey Show is now part of the Talk Radio 1210 WPHT line-up, airing weekdays from 9 p.m. to midnight. CBS Radio Market Manager David Yadgaroff said, “We couldn’t be more pleased to bring Dave Ramsey to WPHT."

Bonneville's Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM) in Denver announced Cecil Lammey will be the host of The Football Insider with Cecil Lammey, weekdays from 9-11 a.m. beginning today (Monday).

Ohana Broadcast Company has promoted Denise Roberts to General Sales Manager for its Kauai radio cluster. Roberts began her radio career in 1997 on Kauai at KONG Radio Group. She initially worked as the Traffic Manager for six years, then moved into sales as an Account Executive for 13 years.

WHHY, All the Hits Y102 announced the return of John Garrett and Tommy Fields (pictured). Beginning, Monday, March 14, The John and Tommy Morning Show, will from 6-10 a.m. at 101.9 on your FM dial and streaming live at Y102Montgomery.com.