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Three Former Michigan TV Anchors to be Inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame

This week, Michigan Women Forward announced the 2025 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.  Among the 7 inductees, there are three former Michigan television news anchors included. Sheri Jones, formerly of WLNS-TV (Lansing), Diana Lewis, formerly of WXYZ-TV (Detroit); and Doris Briscoe, also formerly of WXYZ-TV, will be honored at a ceremonies on October 22.

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Nexstar Enters Into Definite Agreement to Buy TEGNA

This past Tuesday (8/19), Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and TEGNA Inc. issued a press released announcing that they entered into a definitive agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids). The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, where Nexstar already owns owns WOOD-TV, WOTV-TV and WXSP-CD.

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Morgan Murphy Media Announces Strategic Executive Promotions

On August 12, Morgan Murphy Media announced three strategic executive promotions in enhanced leadership roles, effective immediately. The appointments position the organization for continued growth and innovation across operational, digital and strategic initiatives. Among the promotions are current MAB Board Member Chris Cornelious to COO.

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Saginaw Radio Personality Terry Lenz Passes at 74

Your MAB is sad to pass word that longtime Saginaw radio personality Terry Lenz passed away August 6 at the age of 74.  Lenz joined WSGW in 1978 and was the on-air personality for the “Four for the Morning” and “Terry and Dave in the Morning” shows, partnering with Dave Maurer. He also hosted “QuizLine” and “TradeLine”.

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New Sports Talk Show Coming to Jackson

McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has announced that sports fans in Jackson and beyond have a new reason to tune in this summer. On The Docket with Connor Dockery, a brand-new live sports talk radio show, made its debut this past Monday (8/4), airing weekdays from Noon to 1 p.m. on Fox Sports 101.9 FM and streaming live online at FoxSports1019.com.

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Michigan Public to add New Weekend Programs

Michigan Public Program Director Matt Shafer Powell has announced that the station will be introducing an updated weekend programming schedule beginning Friday, August 15, 2025.  The revised  line-up will include several new shows including PRX’s The Sam Sanders Show airing Friday and Saturday evenings, American Public Media’s This Old House Radio Hour on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and BBC’s The Arts Hour on Saturday nights.

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