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Longtime Northern Michigan Broadcaster Vic McCarty Passes Away
Longtime Northern Michigan radio and television personality Vic McCarty has passed away. He died April 6 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He had been battling stage 4 metastatic cancer.
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Veteran WTCM Personalities Retire Together
After twelve years on the air together, Ron Jolly and Colleen Wares are retiring together. Their last broadcast will be this Friday (4/10) from 7-10 am. The Ron Jolly Show, which debuted on WTCM in November of 1994, is the longest-running morning radio show in northern Michigan. The show features a blend of local and national news, guest interviews, commentary and listener feedback.
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Civic Media Flips WMPL to Oldies as Yooper 107.3
Madison, Wisconsin-based Civic Media, which expanded its ownership into Michigan with the purchase of stations formerly owned by Jerry Hackman’s J&J Broadcasting, has announced a format flip at its WMPL-AM/W297CD in Hancock, flipping the signals from talk and sports to oldies under the moniker “Yooper 107.3.”
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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.
2026 Broadcast Policy Update | NAB Government Affairs Team
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST
Explore the latest federal policy and regulatory developments shaping the broadcasting landscape as we head into 2026. Learn about key actions, trends, and priorities emerging from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and industry coalitions that could affect stations of all sizes. Gain timely insights and practical takeaways to help you anticipate, interpret, and respond to policy changes, safeguard your operations, and advocate effectively for your station and your community.
