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John Balyo, who is serving 40 years in prison, for sexually abusing a child, had his sentence reduced by two years for turning on a former friend, who also had a perverted sexual interest in children, and cooperating with authorities.

The afternoon team at Alpha's Portland sports station has been working together for a few months now after doing separate shows. The company has decided to sign them to a new multi-year deal.

Rob Passaro gets the title of VP of Product Management, Automotive and Consumer Electronics at Pandora. He has 19 years of technology experience, including 13 at BMW where he worked on in-car entertainment solutions

They are the heritage morning show originating from Dick broadcasting’s WKRR-FM in Greensboro, NC. 2 Guys Named Chris has been heard on WKRR-FM, Rock 92 since 2000.

Ryan Seacrest is bringing on Los Angeles radio personality Sisanie as co-host of his program "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," effective immediately. "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" broadcasts on L.A.'s 102.7 KIIS-FM on weekday mornings and is syndicated on 170 stations.

Ford was hosting middays on NASH in New York and will join Blair Garner on the national stage alongside Chuck Wicks and Robin Meade. Ashley Figueroa and Erika Grace Powell are no longer with America’s Morning Show. NASH in New York is now looking for a midday talent to replace Ford.

Smith is the Brand Creative Group Head at The Richards Group. He's been named the the 2016 Chief Judge for the Radio Mercury Awards. Smith has written for clients including Motel 6, The Home Depot, Zales, Amstel Light, Red Lobster, H-E-B, QuikTrip, Central Market, and others.

Bob Levy (pictured), morning host for News Talk Radio WOBM-AM, will step down from the Bob & Marianne in the Morning show after 18 years. Levy has been with WOBM since its inception in 1968. Levy will remain host of Topic A on WOBM-AM and FM, a show he's hosted for 36 years every Sunday.

Stadler will join News Radio 106.7/WYAY-FM as Executive Producer and host ofThe Morning News. Stadler was the voice for morning news and information on Star 94 (WSTR-FM) in Atlanta for nearly three decades.

For over 30 years, Bob Davis has been the play-by-play voice of Kansas Jayhawk football and men's basketball. He'll be retiring at the end of the basketball season, making Saturday's game against Kansas State his final football broadcast.