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by Thunderstorm
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Reports That The FCC Has Approved Audacy Reorganization Are Premature.
Replies: 9
Views: 2443

Reports That The FCC Has Approved Audacy Reorganization Are Premature.

From Inside Radio: The url was too long to post. So I copy and paste the article from Inside Radio/ If not allowed, please removed. There is no confirmation from the Federal Communications Commission, but the New York Post reports the Commission has enough votes to approve Audacy’s proposed b ...
by Thunderstorm
Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: JAM Radio wants to buy 106.3 WGLM-FM Lakeview
Replies: 2
Views: 3964

JAM Radio wants to buy 106.3 WGLM-FM Lakeview

Michigan – James Chesley’s JAM Radio has filed an $8,000 deal to buy adult hits “M-106.3” WGLM-FM, Lakeview, MI and classic country WGLM, Greenville, MI (1380) from James Angus’ Packer Radio. The deal also includes the Greenville, MI-licensed translator W270DN at 101.9 FM, which simulcasts WGLM-AM. I ...
by Thunderstorm
Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations
Replies: 58
Views: 20524

Re: City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

The violation of not providing local programming of WMPA 93.1 The format was country switched to classic rock. 12 pm-1 pm Monday thru Friday, you had the Classic Rock Cafe hosted by Jesse Bruce. 3 pm-7 pm Monday thru Friday, you had Jesse in the Basement, hosted by Jesse Bruce> There were lots of ...
by Thunderstorm
Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations
Replies: 58
Views: 20524

Re: City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Back in 2021
WGHN has been honored as a 2021 Michigan Association of Broadcasters Station of the Year.
Also Jesse Bruce won a couple of awards.
by Thunderstorm
Mon Oct 31, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Meteorologist Christina Anthony Leaving WWMT Nov 19.
Replies: 1
Views: 2979

Meteorologist Christina Anthony Leaving WWMT Nov 19.

From her Facebook page: As we turn the page from October to November, I soon turn the page from one career to another. I’ve so enjoyed the past decade I’ve spent on the air, and the people I’ve met along the way—including all of YOU. Weather plays such an integral role in our lives, and I’m honored t ...
by Thunderstorm
Fri Sep 02, 2022 2:32 am
Forum: Central/Western Upper Michigan
Topic: Aurora Media has filed a $200,000 deal to buy classic rock WRPP, Manistique, MI (92.7)
Replies: 0
Views: 10100

Aurora Media has filed a $200,000 deal to buy classic rock WRPP, Manistique, MI (92.7)

Michigan – Todd Mohr’s Aurora Media has filed a $200,000 deal to buy classic rock WRPP, Manistique, MI (92.7) from Todd Stuart Noordyk’s Great Lakes Radio. The deal also includes the Escanaba, MI-licensed translator W254AG at 98.7 FM. Aurora Media will operate the signals under a time brokerage agree ...
by Thunderstorm
Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: New market manager for Cumulus GR named
Replies: 14
Views: 5457

Re: New market manager for Cumulus GR named

For 107.3, I would play some artists from the Texas Red Dirt Music. Popular artists: Cody Jinks, Randall King, Randy Rogers Band, Whiskey Myers, Cody Johnson, Turnpike Troubadours, Josh Abbott Band, Flatland Cavarly, Casey Donahew, Jon Wolfe. Reckless Kelly, to name a few. There are a few stations ...
by Thunderstorm
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Smile FM buys WGVS 850
Replies: 24
Views: 8843

Smile FM buys WGVS 850

Muskegon, MI -- Ed and Jennifer Czelada’s Smile FM has closed a $25,000 deal to buy the currently-silent WGVS (850) from Grand Valley State University. Smile FM currently owns more than two dozen contemporary Christian stations around Michigan, but WGVS will become its first in the Muskegon market. ...
by Thunderstorm
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:51 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: New Weekend morning meteorologist at FOX 17
Replies: 0
Views: 1770

New Weekend morning meteorologist at FOX 17

Isabella Hulsizer Isabella Hulsizer joined the FOX 17 Weather Team in July 2022. Originally from the desert, Isabella grew up and attended college in Arizona. Upon graduating from Arizona State University in 2020 with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science, she began her ...
by Thunderstorm
Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:10 am
Forum: Central/Western Upper Michigan
Topic: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community wants to buy Q-107 & ESPN 970
Replies: 12
Views: 27924

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community wants to buy Q-107 & ESPN 970

Michigan -- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has filed a $400,000 deal to buy hot AC “Q-107” WMQT and sports “ESPN 970” WZAM in Ishpeming, MI from Taconite Broadcasting. The deal also includes two Marquette, MI-licensed translators: W227CJ at 93.3 FM and W295CX at 106.9 FM, both of which simulcast WZAM.
by Thunderstorm
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:00 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Major snowstorm brewing
Replies: 331
Views: 62885

Re: Major snowstorm brewing

Latest models from earlier tonight. Hope the links work. Snowfall Totals: 00Z Run: Kuchera Ratio Euro: [url]https://weather.cod.edu/forecast/?parms=2022021500-ECMWF-FLT1-winter-kuchsnow-84-0-100/url] GFS: [url]https://weather.cod.edu/forecast/?parms=2022021500-GFS-FLT1-winter-kuchsnow-84-0-100/url ...
by Thunderstorm
Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:45 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WBMI 105.5
Replies: 17
Views: 5932

Re: WBMI 105.5

Michigan -- Ed and Jennifer Czelada’s Smile FM has filed a $95,000 deal to buy “Classic Hit Country 105.5” WBMI, West Branch, MI from Peggy Warner. Once the deal closes, Smile FM will flip the format to its noncommercial religious contemporary Christian format.
by Thunderstorm
Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Reece Cole joins the FOX 17 Weather Team
Replies: 7
Views: 4971

Re: Reece Cole joins the FOX 17 Weather Team

I should of read it better, before I copy and paste it. Got rid of the duplicate stuff.
by Thunderstorm
Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Reece Cole joins the FOX 17 Weather Team
Replies: 7
Views: 4971

Reece Cole joins the FOX 17 Weather Team

Posted at 6:00 AM, Jan 16, 2022 and last updated 8:29 AM, Jan 16, 2022 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meteorologist Reece Cole is the newest member of the FOX 17 Weather Team. Reece makes his on-air debut on FOX 17 News at 10 p.m. Sunday. He will forecast for the FOX 17 weekend evenings and some newscasts d ...