People in the News

Santa Rosa, CA's Wine Country Radio is welcoming Steve Jaxon back to the air on The Krush 95.9 after the talk host was let go in June by Amaturo Sonoma Media Group's KSRO-AM. His show will return August 21.

American General Media's New Mexico classical public radio 95.5 KHFM has announced a change in leadership as Alexis Corbin is named the new Executive Director. Corbin, who has been serving as Program Director for KHFM since January, will now take charge of the station's operations.

Hubbard Washington DC's WTOP announced three new appointments within its news leadership team. Monique Hayes is promoted to AM Broadcast News Director, Bill McFarland will become PM Broadcast News Director, and Giang Nguyen will take over as Digital News Director.

Following a series of layoffs and intense structural change for ESPN Radio, the sports broadcaster has reportedly assembled its new national morning show. This replaces the former combination of Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Max Kellerman.

Jim Price, former catcher for the Detroit Tigers and the team's radio broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 81. The announcement was made by the Detroit Tigers via their official X account.

Broadcast supplier Electronics Research has appointed Lisa Holcomb as the new Account Manager for the Western US region. In her new role, she will focus on selling ERI's offerings to radio stations, covering a wide area including Alaska, Hawaii, and extending to Texas.

In a Monday announcement, Saga Communications has appointed Katie Gambill, President and General Manager of 5 Star Media Group in Clarksville, TN, as Director of Innovative Online News Services. Gambill will now spearhead Saga’s national expansion of local news websites.

Cumulus Media Shreveport has named Derek James as the morning on-air host for KRMD Country 101.1 FM. James is no stranger to KRMD, having begun his radio career at the station in 1989.

UC Berkeley football and men's basketball teams have a new radio play-by-play announcer in Northern California native Justin Allegri. The appointment sees Allegri replace Joe Starkey, who retired last season after 48 years.

Thomas “Catt” Sirten, longtime manager at 92 Zew (WZEW) in Mobile, AL, has passed away at the age of 68. The announcement was made by the radio station on Sunday after Sirten's body was discovered that morning at the station.