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by Localnewsisdead
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Lauren Scafidi is leaving
Replies: 18
Views: 6738

Re: Lauren Scafidi is leaving

Here's the announcement of her departure on the stations website:

https://www.facebook.com/10006446903312 ... tid=Nif5oz

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by Localnewsisdead
Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery
Replies: 11
Views: 5266

Re: WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery

So.much for taking care of a family member. Wonder who at ZZM decided to come up with that story? How can they claim to be on our side with a cover up like that? Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk To Kirk and WZZM's credit this is true. A few years ago Kirk's dad and step mother were in an awful ...
by Localnewsisdead
Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery
Replies: 11
Views: 5266

Re: WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery

Kirk accepted an anchor position at NEWSnet Detroit.

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by Localnewsisdead
Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: I'm Out of Beer...
Replies: 6
Views: 1797

Re: I'm Out of Beer...

Sorry about that. Obviously don't listen a lot. When I heard Big 101.3 assumed it was new. Whoops...
by Localnewsisdead
Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: I'm Out of Beer...
Replies: 6
Views: 1797

I'm Out of Beer...

101.3 The Brew is no more.

Now they're calling it Big 101.3. Here's a link to their new fb page: https://www.facebook.com/1013big?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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by Localnewsisdead
Thu Jun 29, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery
Replies: 11
Views: 5266

WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery

WZZM 13's main anchor, Kirk Montgomery, announced at noon that he is leaving the station. He is moving to Detroit to take care of his father who is in failing health. Here is his goodbye from a later newscast: https://www.wzzm13.com/video/news/wzzm-says-goodbye-to-kirk-montgomery/69-008e4442-6d14-45...
by Localnewsisdead
Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage
Replies: 90
Views: 18689

Re: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage

So, the issues with Tang's interference attempts run deep, and this episode was hardly the first incident. I suspected that might be the case. Good find, Sinklair. Thanks for posting that info. I agree he probably won't survive this. He certainly shouldn't survive this if the reporting of his workp...
by Localnewsisdead
Sun Jun 18, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage
Replies: 90
Views: 18689

Re: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage

Not one story about the Pride Festival on 13's web site, yet everyone is bagging on channel 8. 13 has covered Pride extensively with live hits and stories from Muskegon and Grand Haven pride. I would assume they'll do the same with GR Pride. I was pleasantly surprised with the extensive resources W...
by Localnewsisdead
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: The Point Show on Wood
Replies: 8
Views: 2235

Re: The Point Show on Wood

Rick Albin worked for an elected official in Arkansas as I recall, not Michigan, and that occurred decades ago. Tim Russert was indeed great, and let's not forget he once worked for Senator Moynihan of New York. Albin worked as a senior policy advisor for West Michigan's Pete Hoekstra from 2001-200...
by Localnewsisdead
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: The Point Show on Wood
Replies: 8
Views: 2235

Re: The Point Show on Wood

hanson wrote:The point is Tom VanHowe used to work for a local republican elected official and uses that show to lob softball to republican guests to promote the rebublican agenda
The show is hosted by Rick Albin, not VanHowe.

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by Localnewsisdead
Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: 9&10 Hires New Anchor
Replies: 10
Views: 6310

9&10 Hires New Anchor

9&10 hired a new anchor for their evening and late night newscasts. Here is the info posted to their fb page: Join us in welcoming our new News Anchor Christina Aguayo! [emoji112] Christina has a passion for storytelling and brings lots of energy to our newsroom. Previously, she has worked in areas ...
by Localnewsisdead
Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Kevin Essebaggers leaving for CMU
Replies: 42
Views: 13072

Re: Kevin Essebaggers leaving for CMU

As shared above, Kevin's last day was Friday 2/17. Here's what Kevin had to say about his departure... Kevin left us all with some touching parting comments today, and we wanted to share some of his thoughts with the 9&10 community. Here's what he had to say, and thank you for your support! "The oth...
by Localnewsisdead
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: RIP Aris Hampers
Replies: 10
Views: 2624

RIP Aris Hampers

Per The Intersection's fb page, local radio legend Aris Hampers has passed away. Here is their post: Very sad to hear the news that Aris Hampers has passed. The entire live music scene in West Michigan has been blessed with his influence, support and enthusiasm. For many of the 12 plus years I would...
by Localnewsisdead
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations
Replies: 58
Views: 11580

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

Press release regarding the completion of WGHN's tower move...Image

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by Localnewsisdead
Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Val Lego Leaving WZZM
Replies: 3
Views: 1628

Val Lego Leaving WZZM

WZZM Anchor/Health Reporter, Val Lego, announced on Tuesday afternoon that she is leaving the station to spend more time with family...

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/loc ... 3c4fd390bb