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WCML-FM/TV Off-Air Following Fire

The transmitter building for WCMU Public Media’s Alpena-based satellite stations (WCML-FM/TV) was labeled a complete loss after a fire this past Wednesday (2/28). All equipment in the building, including WCML transmitters as well as the transmitter for non-commercial WPHN-FM, which shared the building and tower were lost in the blaze.

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Rick Brewer Named News Director at WCMU

WCMU Public Media has announced the appointment of Rick Brewer as their new News Director. Brewer has been WCMU’s lead reporter since 2022, covering a wide range of issues including the Great Lakes and the environment, education, and the economy.

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After 30 Years, Kevin Meerschaert Returns to WEMU

Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti) has announced that Kevin Meerschaert has returned to the station after three decades to become the station’s new All Things Considered host. News Director David Fair made the announcement during a five-minute interview with Meerschaert posted on the station’s website.

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WDET Announces New Programming

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As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Detroit public radio station WDET-FM is increasing its local programming, increasing its locally-hosted music shows, and revamping its schedule beginning Feb. 5, 2024.

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MAB/MAPB/MPRN to Provide 2024 State of the State Feeds

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that she will deliver her sixth State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. The address will be held in the Michigan House Chambers in front of a joint session of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate and broadcast live throughout the state.

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Michigan Radio Rebrands as Michigan Public

Michigan Radio, the state’s largest NPR news outlet, is rebranding and changing its name to Michigan Public. The rebrand reflects the station’s goal of meeting people where they are: on the radio, online, on mobile devices, on-demand and in-person at events. This name change was effective Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

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