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Michelle Dunaway to join the FOX 17 Morning Mix Team
Michelle Dunaway, who has been a WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) FOX 17 Morning News anchor since November 2021, has transitioned to a new role. As of this past Monday (8/15), West Michigan viewers can see Michelle on FOX 17 Morning Mix.
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WKAR Holds Centennial Anniversary Ceremony
On August 18, 1922, WKAR first took to the air waves as an AM radio station, broadcasting agricultural news and information from Michigan State University.
On Thursday, the station celebrated its centennial anniversary with a ceremony in Studio A. Attendees heard remarks from…
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Fred and Paul Jacobs to Receive National Radio Award
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced that Detroit-based radio consultants and researchers Fred and Paul Jacobs from Jacobs Media will receive the prestigious National Radio Award at the NAB Convention in New York City in October. The National Radio Award is the highest honor in the radio industry and has been awarded annually since 1984.
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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Small Market Success Stories
Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media
January 16, 2026, 1:00 pm EST
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