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At the end of 2017, a group of investors led by Larry Fuss came together to purchase what is today KHKU "Star 94.3," serving the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Now, Fuss is expanding his holdings in the 50th state in a significant way.

He owned, operated, or managed some 28 different radio and TV stations from West Palm Beach to the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, many in the radio industry are pausing to pay tribute to Steve Lapa, who has died at the age of 72.

Alpha Media's recently relaunched WERV-FM "95.9 The River," which today boasts a Classic Alternative format serving suburban Chicago from Aurora, Ill., is welcoming Greg Beharrell to its programming grid.

Twin 6-3 decisions last week by the U.S. Supreme Court could usher in a new era at the FCC when it comes to how it interprets a Congressional law that may have a double meaning in cases when a Commission decision is deemed arbitrary and capricious.

When it comes to The Queen City of Ohio, there's perhaps no more familiar name when it comes to local radio personalities than Jim Scott. He retired in 2015 and in 2022 was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). On Friday night, Scott lost his battle with the disease.

Station management says it is "enhancing its lineup across all dayparts with optimized scheduling and compelling new shows," adding that the updates "underscore WABE’s commitment to delivering the best national and Atlanta-focused programming and experiences across multiple platforms."

For 30 years, Kat Simons "informed, entertained, and kept us company," Audacy Inc. says, adding that her "warm, smoky voice" became a household staple throughout Richmond and Virginia's Hampton Roads region. Now, listeners in both markets are mourning the loss of Simons. 

He came to Cox Media Group's News/Talk WOKV-FM and Sports WOKV-AM "ESPN 690" in Jacksonville in April 2022. Now, Jim Graci is winding down a storied career, as he is officially retiring from Radio after five decades.

He joins RCG after a stint in sponsorship marketing and sports betting initiatives at Encore Boston Harbor. Before that, he served as the Chief Programming Executive at WEEI Sports Radio Network, where he managed the Boston Red Sox Radio Network.

(By Loyd Ford) Salespeople burn out. You can’t be surprised. There is so much pressure to reach the goal, exceed the goal, set new goals, overcome challenges, and follow all the rules and red tape that come along with the modern radio business.