People in the News

After more than 50 years in the radio industry, Bonneville Denver Market Manager Bob Call announced he is retiring the end of the year. Call began his 52-year radio career in Dover, Delaware and followed a path that took him to Wilmington, Huntington, West Virginia, Charlotte and Denver.

One of the most recognizable national radio voices is gone. CBS Radio newsman Bob Fuss has died at the age of 64. CBS News General Manager Craig Swagler said, “Bob was an extraordinary reporter with a true skill for making complicated stories relatable for everyday people. Not only was Bob an outstanding journalist, he was an all-around optimistic and funny person. A true joy to work with.” Fuss had a rare type of leukemia.

iHeartMedia Colorado Springs announced that Samantha Kumm has been named Market President. She will work closely with JoJo Turnbeaugh, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming, and Ryan Clune, Regional Senior Vice President of Sales.

PJ Kumanchik will be taking the Brand Manager position at Pittsburgh's KDKA News Radio. Kumanchik is being raised from his previous role as the station’s News Manager to fill the leadership position left by Dave LaBrozzi's retirement.

Longtime Salem, Oregon, radio host Warren Franklin has joined the News-Talk team at 1430 KYKN. Franklin will provide news and commentary as the AM drive host. He will also broadcast live from remote locations 15 times monthly.

The Dana Show Weekend can now be heard on KLIF-AM in Dallas-Forth Worth. According to Steve Graham, VP for Affiliate Marketing at Radio America, that's an exciting development for the station.

Memphis radio vet Tim Van Horn has joined KWAM AM/FM which is owned by Starnes Media Group. Van Horn was the host of Memphis Morning News on iHeart’s WREC. Van Horn will anchor KWAM’s Wake Up Memphis morning show.

Kansas City is getting two new morning shows in January. KMJK-Magic 107.3 FM has already debuted Rick and Sasha. On Monday, January 14, The Bert Show will fire up on KCHZ-95.7 The Vibe. Both shows are nationally syndicated by Westwood One.

KNBR Ops Manager Lee Hammer said, “We’re about to re-launch KNBR 1050, and we’re excited to have Jeremiah join our programming team to lead this effort. He'll also be working closely with me on new strategic programming initiatives at KNBR 680, plus helping to expand our growing social media platforms.”

Bill Lacy, one of Buffalo's longest running morning personalities, has announced his retirement from radio after a 50-year career. Lacy has anchored the Classic Hits 104.1 (WHTT-FM) morning show since joining the station in April 2002.