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Sage Issues Important Information About NPT Settings

October 9, 2026

After the issue Wednesday (10/7) surrounding an NPT issued for Alaska and a planned similar NPT to be issued October 15 for Puerto Rico we have the following information from Harold Price, president of Sage Alerting Systems:

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WKLT Morning Show Saves Historic Water Tower in Boyne City

October 9, 2026

On October 5, Midwestern Broadcasting’s WKLT-FM (Kalkaska/Traverse City) air personality Finster (of the Omelette and Finster morning show on KLT “The Rock Station”) put out a call to the Boyne City community:  Let’s preserve the historic water tower!  Adjacent to the historic train station in downtown Boyne City, the water tower fed the steam engine trains that traveled to and through Boyne City.

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WKHM-FM (K105.3) Fall Fest & Chili Classic Draws 3,000 to Downtown Jackson

October 9, 2026

On September 26, McKibbin Media Group’s WKHM-FM (Jackson) held their 2026 K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic.  The event was a tremendous success, bringing approximately 3,000 people to downtown Jackson for a full day of chili, live music, family activities, shopping and community fun.

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Mark Your Calendar

The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online.  Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies.  Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.

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News Directors Summit

November 17, 2026 | R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

Michigan’s broadcast news leaders are coming together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, candid conversation and valuable connections. Join us November 17 at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing for the MAB News Directors Summit, designed specifically for radio and television news directors to share what’s working, tackle common challenges and learn from one another as they navigate the rapidly changing world of local news.

1:00 - 4:00 pm News Directors Summit

4:00 - 5:30 pm "News & Brews" Reception

Upcoming Events

MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

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Energy Audits

MAB members may utilize Enstar Energy to provide energy audits.  MAB members who have used EnStar’s services have averaged refunds of $6,500 plus an annual savings of approximately $2,000.

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Site Safety Assessments

In an effort to help provide protection to broadcasters in Michigan, the MAB and Michigan State Police Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Desk are partnering to help broadcast stations ensure safety for their staff and facilities by offering Station Site Safety Assessments that will evaluate and make practical recommendations of security operations at broadcast stations.

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Alternative Broadcast Inspections

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is a unique partnership between the MAB and the FCC to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to avoid surprise inspections. Stations that pass the inspection receive a three-year Certification of Compliance.

 

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