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KBHH Brings Dana Cortez To Fresno

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Chavez Radio Group’s KBHH-FM, Fresno has added the Dana Cortez Show. Skyview Networks is the syndicator for the only nationally syndicated show hosted by a Latina.

Bloomington Host Retires After 35 Years

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Dan Westhoff has retired after 35 years on WBWN-FM in Bloomington. Westhoff was also Ops Manager for Cumulus Media in Bloomington. According to The Pantagraph Westhoff began his radio career in 1987 right out of high school at WMLA in Bloomington.

The Sheriff On KFI

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LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva will be hosting a weekend program on KFI-AM 640 in LA. 'Live and Unscripted with LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva' will air Sunday evenings on the iHeart station.

Bonneville Picks Up Thompson From Audacy

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Bonneville Phoenix has named Sean Thompson Program Director for 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station and ESPN 620 Phoenix. Thompson moves to Phoenix from Atlanta where he was APD for Audacy's 92.9 The Game.

New ATC Host At KUT 90.5

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Austin, TX NPR station, KUT 90.5 has named Jerry Quijano as permanent host of “All Things Considered”. He has been with the station since 2017.

Radio Veteran Tim Byrd Passes

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Tim Byrd, known as 'The Byrdman' has died. The Get Up and Go Morning Show was carried on VCMG Live True Oldies Channel 95.9 FM in the Palm Beaches and 106.9 FM on the Treasure Coast.

Audacy Promotes Dan Hardee

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Dan Hardee is the new Brand Manager for 99.5 The Mountain (KQMT-FM). Hardee has been with the station since 2016. Hardee will continue to host afternoons at the station and on Rochester, NY sister station WCMF-FM.

Gaskill Joins SiriusXM

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Ron Gaskill has been hired by SiriusXM as Director of Communications. Gaskill comes over from PR firm Blake Zidell & Associates.

New Opportunity For Hillis

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Bonneville Denver has promoted Parker Hillis to Assistant Program Director of 104.3 The Fan ESPN Denver 1600. Hillis moves up from Executive Producer.

Newsmax Adds Wendy Bell

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Conservative Radio and TV host Wendy Bell will premiere a new show January 29, 2022, on Newsmax. The 28-year broadcast veteran will host, 'Wendy Bell Common Sense'.

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