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Ice Storms Take Down Towers in Northern Michigan

Severe weather this past Sunday (3/30) across Michigan took dozens of broadcasters throughout the state, bringing down power lines and affecting broadcasters without backup power.  In two instances, ice build up brought down two broadcast towers in the northern part of the lower peninsula.

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Ryan Cole Named Assistant News Director at WJRT

Allen Media’s WJRT-TV (Flint) has announced the promotion of Ryan Cole to Assistant News Director of the station.  In a memo to station staff this past Tuesday (3/25), News Director Sean Mahon wrote: “I’m excited to share some fantastic news with you all—Ryan Cole has been promoted to Assistant News Director here at ABC-12!

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Alisha “Lisha B” Brown Joins WMGC-FM Morning Show

Beasley Media Group has announced that Alisha “Lisha B” Brown will join Clay Church as the co-host of the all-new WMGC-FM (Detroit) “Bounce Morning Roll Out” show.  The show will debut on Monday, April 7, 2025, airing weekday mornings from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m.

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Long-Time Adrian Broadcaster Steve Barkway Retires

A long-time broadcaster in the Lenawee County community retired March 31.  Steve Barkway, with over 52 years in broadcasting under his belt, wore many hats at the Lenawee Broadcasting Company and WLEN-FM.  He was the station’s morning show host, sports director, sports producer, salesman and sales manager. 

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Michigan Public Stateside Host April Baer to Receive National Gracie Award

Michigan Public (Ann Arbor) has been notified that April Baer, host of the station’s daily Stateside show, has been selected to receive a National Gracie Award as best local Public Media host (Radio – Non-Commercial Local). Established in 1975, the Gracie Awards are celebrating their 50th year of honoring excellence of women in media and are presented by The Alliance of Women in Media.

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Morgan Murphy Media CEO Elizabeth Murphy Burns To Retire

After 43 years of service, Morgan Murphy Media President-CEO Elizabeth Murphy Burns will retire from her day-to-day leadership position. She will become chair of the company’s board of directors. The company is naming current executive vice president and chief operating officer Brian Burns as the next President/CEO.

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Feed the Future with iHeartMedia West Michigan Raises Over $42K

The inaugural “Feed the Future” fundraiser to support Kids’ Food Basket raised $42,208 on 104.5 WSNX in Grand Rapids and Muskegon radio stations 107 MUS “The Moose” and Rock 101.7. The event raised money for the food equity community organization that provides Sack Suppers to West Michigan kids so they can have access to good, nutritious food. The program also provides kids will weekend meals to ensure they have something to eat on the weekends.

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