News
WCSG Says Goodbye to Longtime News Anchor Joel Hill
After 30 years of service to the WCSG-FM (Grand Rapids) and Cornerstone University, the voice of WCSG news and longtime anchor Joel Hill is stepping away from the microphone to begin a new career path as Associate Professor of Communications at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas.
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FCC Plans to Raise the 39% National TV Ownership Cap – What are the Proposals and What are the Issues?
Last week, the FCC released a draft Report and Order which, if adopted at its August regular monthly open meeting, will repeal the 39% cap that currently limits the nationwide reach of local television station owners. That cap prohibits one owner from having interests in TV stations reaching more than 39% of the nation’s TV households.
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WOOD-TV’s Ken Kolker Retires After Decades in Journalism
WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) investigative reporter Ken Kolker has retired from the station this past week, following a long career in journalism. pursued stories with the conviction that journalism could do more than document events. At its best, he believed, it could change lives.
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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.
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
MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
