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Troy Murray spent more than two decades as one of the Windy City's most recognized hockey voices. Now, the Chicago Blackhawks have named Murray to the Builder category of the organization's inaugural Hall of Fame class after his passing earlier this month.

iHeartMedia New York City has unveiled a new era for Radio Hall of Famer Jim Kerr. Following his five-year contract renewal in February, Q104.3 (WAXQ) named a new set of co-hosts for Kerr's Rock & Roll Morning Show: Christin Marks and Trevor Marden.

A small noncommercial Adult Alternative FM serving one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S. happens to be the home of a host whose syndicated radio program is celebrating its 35th year. In celebration of the achievement, the city of Melbourne, Fla., is honoring Fred Migliore. 

Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Ian Kranitz, featuring student-run WHSJ-FM in Southfield, MI. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.

He'll lead and oversee KHCB’s technical operations, including engineering, broadcast infrastructure, and information technology systems. He brings over two decades of broadcasting and digital infrastructure experience, with expertise in satellite and IP radio systems, to his new role.

The Florida Association of Broadcasters, led by Pat Roberts, has unveiled its 2026 inductees into its Hall of Fame, and this year two women who have made their mark in the Sunshine State's media world have been singled out with honors.

A Los Angeles morning drive show featuring a pair of hosts who have entertained Southern California radio listeners since the days when KLSX was offering "FM Talk" are ready to bring their charm and, er, frank commentary to listeners across the country.

It's an independent, not-for-profit research firm that contracts with Nielsen Audio to produce local market audience estimates for non-commercial radio stations. On April 1, it will welcome an 18-year Nielsen veteran to the team as Dual Client Services Manager.

Urban One in October 2025 switched "Praise 104.1" in the Washington, D.C., market to a format decidedly committed to reaching the fast-growing Spanish-speaking community across the National Capital Region. Now, "Latino 104.1" and its simulcast partner at 87.7 MHz have their first Program Director.

She presently serves as VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media's Indianapolis radio stations, a role she's held since 2023. Now, this sales and management veteran has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Cumulus Central Indiana, adding oversight for stations in two other Hoosier markets.