iHeart Fort Collins Gets Wilde For New Big 97.9 Morning Show
iHeartMedia Fort Collins has tapped three-time CMA Major Market Personality of the Year Jonathan Wilde to bring a fresh morning show to Big 97.9 (KXBG). Big Mornings with Johnny Wilde has debuted offering a new voice on local news and current events.
Joel Burke Takes Six Signal Market Manager Role In Texas
Southwest Media Group has brought veteran broadcast executive Joel Burke to the Texas Panhandle as its new Market Manager. Burke now oversees the day-to-day activities of the group's stations in Pampa, Borger, and Dumas.
Tributes Pour In As Dayton Radio Legend Steve Kirk Passes At 91
Steve Kirk, a voice known and loved by many in Southwest Ohio, passed away on February 8, according to a statement from his family. Many major industry names are now paying homage to Kirk, known affectionately as Kirkie, who spent 37 years on-air.
Raj Sharan Joins Cumulus’ Cat Country In Colorado Springs
Cumulus Media Colorado Springs is bringing on Raj Sharan as Promotion Director and Afternoon Drive Talent at Cat Country 95.1. Sharan comes from Denver, where he served as Program Director for Bonneville's 104.3 The Fan and ESPN 1600.
Bob Edwards, 25-Year Voice of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ Dead At 76
Bob Edwards, a foundational voice of NPR, passed away at the age of 76 over the weekend. For more than two decades, Edwards' voice greeted millions of Americans each day as the host of Morning Edition.
MLS Star Kempin and Nebraska Radio’s Aerni To Call Sporting KC
Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City has introduced its new radio broadcast team for the 2024 season: local talents Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin. Aerni and Kempin will lead play-by-play for Sporting KC's 2024 matches starting February 23 on Sports Radio 810.
TEGNA Taps Rick Rogala To Lead Columbus Cluster
TEGNA Inc. has hired Rick Rogala as the new President and General Manager of its Columbus, OH cluster, including radio and television. Starting February 26, Rogala will lead Sports Radio The Fan 97.1, ESPN 1460 Columbus, and Ohio News Network Radio.
Rockabilly and Radio Star Mojo Nixon Dies On Outlaw Cruise
Musician, actor, and radio personality Mojo Nixon has passed away at the age of 66 due to a cardiac event during the Outlaw Country Cruise. Nixon was best known for comedic songs like "Elvis is Everywhere" as well as multiple shows on SiriusXM.
NPR ‘Founding Mother’ Linda Wertheimer Retires
NPR Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer, a pioneering figure in public radio, has announced her retirement. One of the company's first news hires, Wertheimer spent more than five decades with the broadcaster.
Nueva Networks Extends ‘Chiquibaby’ Contract
Nueva Network has renewed its affiliation and sales agreement with Stephanie "Chiquibaby" Himonidis for the Chiquibaby Show. The syndicated show broadcasts across more than 100 US Spanish-language radio stations.
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