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Maria Shilaos

Three-Decade KSL Vet to Lead Middays In Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City's 1160 KSL has found its first permanent midday host since November in veteran station voice Maria Shilaos. Shilaos currently hosts both Utah’s Noon News and the KSL Greenhouse Show, and anchored Utah’s Afternoon News from 1991 to 2016.
Josh Wescott

Former Madison News Anchor Gets Big Radio Gig At New Stations

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Big Radio has hired Wisconsin broadcast stalwart Josh Wescott to strengthen its local news programming as morning drive news anchor and regional reporter. Wescott previously served as News Director and morning host at iHeartMedia Madison's 1310 WIBA.
Rowdy Yates

Rowdy Yates ‘On the Rise’ With Latest Syndicated Offering

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SuiteRadio has debuted Rowdy on the Rise, a new syndicated program aimed at Country stations looking to patch transitional dayparts. Hosted by 2025 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee Rowdy Yates, the one-hour show is available for weekday or weekend use.
Desiré Moses

Desiré Moses to Lead WNRN Music Direction and Artist Relations

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Charlottesville, VA-based non-commercial station WNRN is officially naming Content Director Desiré Moses as its new Music and Media Manager, expanding her role to oversee all music-related initiatives across on-air and digital platforms.
DJ Neko

New Era For Neko; Nabs PD Position At Tampa’s Maxima

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Beasley Media Group has named DJ Neko as the new Program Director and Afternoon Drive Host for 92.5 Maxima (WYUU) in Tampa. Neko begins the role immediately, marking a return to a station where he served from 2010 to 2018 under CBS Radio ownership.
Jeff Evans

Hope Media Group Taps Jeff Evans for Top Radio Role

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Hope Media Group has promoted WayFM Network Program Director Jeff Evans to Vice President of Radio. Evans, who joined the organization in July 2023, will now expand his leadership beyond WayFM to all of Hope Media Group’s Christian radio brands.
Sherrell Duncan

Sherrell Duncan Named Co-Host of DC’s ‘Good Morning Show’

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Audacy has named Sherrell Duncan as the newest co-host of The Good Morning Show on WPGC 95.5 FM (WPGC) in Washington, DC. A DMV native, Duncan joins Todd B, D Carter, and Guy Lambert.
Erik and Jenny

Texas Host Gets Morning Radio Restart In San Antonio

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After being let go from Dallas' 100.3 The Bull (KILT) in December, Erik "with a K" Smith from The Morning Bullpen has found a new Texas radio home. Cox Media Group San Antonio has named Smith the new morning co-host for Y100 (KCYY) with Jenny Lee.
Brandi Britain

Brandi Britain Joins WMMO Orlando Mornings With Jay Edwards

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Cox Media Group Orlando has added Brandi Britain to the weekday morning lineup at 98.9 WMMO. Britain comes to CMG after more than a decade hosting mornings for Cumulus Media Atlanta and joins current host Jay Edwards.
Matt Thomas

Public Radio Anchor Heard Across Texas Dead At 41

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A familiar voice to Texas public radio listeners has died. Houston Public Media anchor Matt Thomas has passed at age 41 after a brief illness. Thomas served as midday anchor for News 88.7 (KUHF) and as a statewide anchor for The Texas Newsroom.

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