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CHSN Coming to West Michigan OTA

Last post by CJ « Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:30 am
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by sdaddy » Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:47 am

The new Chicago Sports Network is coming to West Michigan OTA.
The X maybe ??

On a day where it looks like Bally is dumping every existing MLB...

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Last post by CJ
Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:30 am
WOOD TV Tech Issue???

Last post by high fidelity « Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:01 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:22 pm

Just received a call from my mom. She wondered why Law and Order isn't on (as advertised) rather a News Nation special on Regan is airing.

There is...

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Last post by high fidelity
Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:01 pm
Halley Vogel sighting!

Last post by ftballfan « Mon Sep 30, 2024 6:18 pm
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by dwp49423 » Sat Sep 28, 2024 5:53 am

Former WZZM-13 meteorologist Halley Vogel (now at Scripps owned WXYZ ABC 7 in Detroit) was spotted filling in on fellow Scripps station WXMI Fox 17...

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Last post by ftballfan
Mon Sep 30, 2024 6:18 pm
Jesse Bruce at WGHN Celebrates 25 Years

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:43 am
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by Mary Ellen Murphy » Fri Sep 27, 2024 6:58 am

Just wanted to say congrats to my co worker Jesse Bruce. A great talent, master story teller and a great guy on and off the air.

We'll be...

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Last post by TC Talks
Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:43 am
Stand up guy Just bought more than 200 radio stations.

Last post by Editorcj « Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:31 pm
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by Autoblemike » Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:06 pm

It's a great day for radio! Did anyone see the recent acquisition made by George Soros? Super exciting... For those of you who don't know who Soros...

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Last post by Editorcj
Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:31 pm
FOX 17's new ND...

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:33 pm

by Trophyhead » Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:33 pm

is a Senior Director of News, and he's Jace Larson.

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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:33 pm
WOOD Radio celebrated its centennial...

Last post by Trophyhead « Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:55 am

by Trophyhead » Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:55 am

There were guests in on Steve and Bret's show through Thursday morning, Gary Allen, Mark Meijer, Phil Tower to name a few and former News Director...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:55 am
Some surprises in August Nielsen #s

Last post by 48125er « Thu Sep 19, 2024 11:42 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:15 pm

WGRD retreats from a 7.6 to a 6.0, which is in line with its long-term average.

More surprisingly perhaps, WCSG falls from a 7.6 to a 5.8.

WLAV,...

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Last post by 48125er
Thu Sep 19, 2024 11:42 pm
Emily Linnert Announces Departure From WOOD TV

Last post by OneBigFan « Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:43 am
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by Freqman » Tue Sep 10, 2024 2:31 pm

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Last post by OneBigFan
Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:43 am
WZUU and WQXC have been sold!

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Sep 18, 2024 8:27 am
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:09 pm
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The buyer is Midwest Communications.

Sale price was $625,000. I strongly suspect Bob & Tom and classic rock will stay in place at 92.5. I am far...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Sep 18, 2024 8:27 am
JAM Radio wants to buy 106.3 WGLM-FM Lakeview

Last post by AM « Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:48 pm
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by Thunderstorm » Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:29 pm

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,...

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Last post by AM
Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:48 pm
...and STILL better than WOOD TV8 remote segments!

Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo « Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:37 pm

by DJ-MichaelAngelo » Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:37 pm

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Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo
Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:37 pm
Pack it in WOOD TV

Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo « Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:31 pm
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by GnashManDu » Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:41 pm

Tonight while talking about Polish Festival the anchor pronounced Pączki, pass-key.

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Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo
Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:31 pm
WOOD Radio Host Platforms Pet Eating Conspiracy

Last post by RandJob « Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:28 pm
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by RandJob » Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:04 pm

One of the WOOD Radio hosts deciding to go all in on one of the more bizarre Trump/Vance lies about people eating pets.

What a weird turn into...

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Last post by RandJob
Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:28 pm
Interesting move at 105.3 Hot FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:02 pm

by MWmetalhead » Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:02 pm

Jackie Green will no longer host afternoons on 105.3 Hot FM. She will continue in middays at LAV and evidently will track some weekend shifts at...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:02 pm
Kevin Richards out at IHeartless

Last post by LongIsland « Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:27 pm
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by NeumannU87 » Sun Aug 11, 2024 11:39 pm
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IHeart implemented another of its infamous Reductions In Force across its entire enterprise and gave longtime traffic reporter Kevin Richards his...
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Last post by LongIsland
Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:27 pm
Sam leaving WZZM or is she the new chief?

Last post by Bull Shannon « Thu Sep 05, 2024 12:19 pm
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by Honolulublue4life » Wed Aug 28, 2024 4:12 pm

13 has two job postings up now, one for chief, and one for met.

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Last post by Bull Shannon
Thu Sep 05, 2024 12:19 pm
Disney vs Direct Tv

Last post by format this « Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:43 am
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by fairbankshockeypuck » Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:48 pm

No Disney ESPN and ABC on Direct Tv...broadcast fees and contract issue

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Last post by format this
Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:43 am
Wood Tv hires George Smith

Last post by BeeZee « Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:06 pm

by BeeZee » Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:06 pm

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Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:06 pm
Van Buren County tornado warning

Last post by MasterB « Fri Aug 23, 2024 12:50 am
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Aug 06, 2024 7:47 am

A rare early morning tornado warning is in effect for much of Van Buren County.

Kudos to WZZM. They're streaming their on-air coverage live at...

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Aug 23, 2024 12:50 am
New Nielsen AQH share data is available - some interesting movement!

Last post by 48125er « Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:49 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Thu Aug 15, 2024 6:27 pm

It was a relatively good book for Cumulus, believe it or not. The Q slid to a 2.3, but Blunder rose to a 2.3, its best result on 107.3 to date. WLAV...

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Last post by 48125er
Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:49 pm
WCSG News Director Becky Carlson retires

Last post by LongIsland « Fri Aug 16, 2024 10:50 am
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by dwp49423 » Thu Aug 15, 2024 8:02 pm

WCSG news director Becky Carlson retired today after 40 years at the station. Chuck LaTour is her replacement. He previously worked locally at WOOD...

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Last post by LongIsland
Fri Aug 16, 2024 10:50 am
Major format flip in SW Michigan: WQLQ 99.9 FM

Last post by paul77136 « Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:47 pm
Replies: 16
by MWmetalhead » Wed Jul 24, 2024 1:28 pm
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Live 99.9 flipped from CHR to Alternative at 12PM today.

Playlist leans classic alt, it appears. Good mix played in the inaugural hour.

I wonder if...
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Last post by paul77136
Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:47 pm
Lauren Kummer leaving Fox17

Last post by teetoppz28 « Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:12 pm
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by dwp49423 » Thu Aug 08, 2024 6:46 pm

Weekend morning anchor Lauren Kummer announced that August 14 is her last day at Fox17. She did not announce what her future plans are.

I swear they...

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Last post by teetoppz28
Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:12 pm
The Rotten Rat Bastards at Wood TV, their accomplices at the Sentinel and source blowers at TheDesk.net

Last post by organman95 « Wed Aug 14, 2024 1:22 pm
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by Reese K Rickards » Tue Aug 06, 2024 6:13 pm
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If I have learned anything after 45 years in the news business, you can't trust any of these holier than thou types. Case in point. The LGBTQ+ memo...
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Last post by organman95
Wed Aug 14, 2024 1:22 pm
Major screw up by WZZM with Coast Guard fireworks

Last post by mr v « Sun Aug 04, 2024 5:48 am
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by dwp49423 » Sat Aug 03, 2024 10:28 pm

For the past few days, WZZM had been publicizing that they were going to live stream the Coast Guard Fireworks/Musical Fountain/Drone Show finale. As...

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Last post by mr v
Sun Aug 04, 2024 5:48 am
Fox 17 sports sucks as well

Last post by soapshooter « Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:59 pm

by soapshooter » Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:59 pm

Their headline I'm a trade that happened earlier that the Tigers sent their backup catcher and 2 prospects to Arizona, and then they attached it to...

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Last post by soapshooter
Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:59 pm
Zzm 13 Sports sucks

Last post by OneBigFan « Sun Jul 28, 2024 2:56 pm
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by soapshooter » Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:37 pm

Out camping, barely getting a signal, finally able to get 13 to get some local news. Turn on just in time to watch the sports. Never seen this dude...

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Last post by OneBigFan
Sun Jul 28, 2024 2:56 pm
Nielsen audio #'s for Grand Rapids

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:15 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:25 pm

WGRD nears its all time record high since going Rock in the late 00s.

WLHT and WHTS remain stuck in the low 2's. In the case of WLHT, they are at...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:15 pm
Michael Fish - Fox 17 Weather Guy

Last post by OldHippie « Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:08 pm
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by bugzapper » Sun Jul 21, 2024 10:10 pm

I'm watching Fow 17 tonight only to see Michael Fish doing the weather. It appears as though he has a low-budget setup. Who is he??

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Last post by OldHippie
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:08 pm
Public Cries "Foul" On Leon Hendrix' Release

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:57 am

by Trophyhead » Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:57 am

Former WOOD-TV reporter and anchor Leon Hendrix is out as Communications Chief for the Grand Rapids Public Schools and folks showed up to the...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:57 am
Olympics TV coverage - local connection

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Jul 22, 2024 8:40 pm
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by Feature/writer » Mon Jul 22, 2024 8:26 am

WOOD-TV 8 sports director Jack Doles is off to Paris to cover the Olympics. He now has double-digit Olympic trips under his belt (figuring both...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Jul 22, 2024 8:40 pm
Dr Ruth dead in New York

Last post by Jay2ThePee « Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:37 am
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by Reese K Rickards » Sat Jul 13, 2024 1:12 pm

She was 96. Did any local station ever carry her show. Did she give anyone advice?

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Last post by Jay2ThePee
Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:37 am
Bland Rebrand For WFGR

Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo « Sun Jul 21, 2024 12:21 am
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by Freqman » Wed Jul 03, 2024 6:22 pm
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After getting absolutely waxed by 101.3 I predict this will do nothing.
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Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo
Sun Jul 21, 2024 12:21 am
Trump Shot.

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:09 pm
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by Reese K Rickards » Sat Jul 13, 2024 6:31 pm
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Hit in ear.....breaking.....
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Last post by TC Talks
Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:09 pm
change in leadership at local Moody Radio affilliate

Last post by originalzzmfmjock « Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:38 pm
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by Feature/writer » Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:27 am

Hats off and congratulations to Jack Haveman, who has retired as station manager of WGNB-FM (89.3), the West Michigan affiliate of the Moody Radio...

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Last post by originalzzmfmjock
Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:38 pm
Townsquare launches 102.5/104.9 The Block in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek

Last post by famousprod « Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:14 am
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by Michigan Media » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:27 am

Link:

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Last post by famousprod
Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:14 am
6/16 Storm/Tornado Coverage

Last post by MasterB « Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:53 am
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by Bull Shannon » Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:20 pm
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WZZM, WWMT, and WXMI have live coverage of the confirmed tornado moving from Van Buren County into Kzoo County.

Through my Xfinity Stream, WOOD-TV...
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Last post by MasterB
Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:53 am
Candace Monacelli is back at Fox 17

Last post by The Painted Horse « Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:03 am
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by teetoppz28 » Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:12 pm
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Back from maternity leave and feeling like a fish out of water. You could tell during this morning's newscast she was a bit rusty doing the weather....
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Last post by The Painted Horse
Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:03 am
Nielsen audio AQH shares for rolling 3-survey period ended in May

Last post by jaywmi « Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:13 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:22 pm

Very nice upswing for both WGRD and WLAV!

WCSG remains incredibly strong.

WBFX hits yet another high point with its Oldies format. A 4.5 share...

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Last post by jaywmi
Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:13 pm
WZZM Hires New Morning Anchor

Last post by Jack5o2soco « Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:07 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Mon Jun 24, 2024 3:57 pm

Tanner Holbrook, a Coldwater (MI) native, joined the WZZM recently as a morning anchor and reporter.

Most recently, Holbrook worked at WFIE-TV in...

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Last post by Jack5o2soco
Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:07 pm
Nielsen audio AQH shares for April

Last post by Tabooma « Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:33 am
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by MWmetalhead » Fri May 24, 2024 5:15 pm
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Monster book for WCSG; perhaps their biggest ever!

Blunder 107.3 and Mix 95.7 reached new all-time lows.

How does a monster signal near the middle...
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Last post by Tabooma
Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:33 am
WUD T-Vee Speling Errers

Last post by bugzapper « Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:38 am
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by sinklair » Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:04 am
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Well that’s embarrassing when your boss calls you out for not knowing how to spell.

It’s even more embarrassing when the email is passed along to...
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Last post by bugzapper
Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:38 am
What was that hot mess on WZZM this morning?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:56 am
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by sholmes031105 » Tue Jun 25, 2024 11:41 am

What a s*hit show this morning (6-25-24) with the storm coverage. I was watching the live stream on the web because of the power being out. The...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:56 am
Will there ever be two anchors at 6pm on ZZM?

Last post by cckadlec « Mon Jun 24, 2024 3:13 am
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by sholmes031105 » Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:36 pm

Is this just life now, one anchor at 6 and 11? It has been what almost a year since 13OYS lost the 6pm anchor and still not a second.

Does no one...

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Last post by cckadlec
Mon Jun 24, 2024 3:13 am
It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?

Last post by handbanana « Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:55 pm
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by handbanana » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:12 pm

Chelsea Rose has left the building in Kalamazoo at the #1 station with the #1 morning show. Can the sales team not monetize this situation?

Unsure...

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Last post by handbanana
Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:55 pm
MeTV Toons to be on WLLA 64.7

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Jun 16, 2024 9:08 pm
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by statmanmi » Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:00 pm

What's up Doc?

MeTV Toons now has WLLA 64.7 listed on their website as being one of their affiliates upon June 25th launch:

Zoinks!...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Jun 16, 2024 9:08 pm
Stanton Tang/Amy Fox sue Nexster for defamation

Last post by MasterB « Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:11 am
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by 20/20 News » Wed Jun 12, 2024 9:25 pm

...after Pride Month firings. Source: Crain's Grand Rapids (behind paywall)

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:11 am
"Beep beep" intro to TV8 traffic updates...

Last post by Big-D « Thu Jun 13, 2024 4:36 pm
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by Feature/writer » Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:43 am

It's starting to get annoying....
WOOD-TV meteorologist Scott Larson, who handles weather reports on News 8's 4 to 5pm news block, blurts out a...

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Last post by Big-D
Thu Jun 13, 2024 4:36 pm
Casey Jones exiting WOOD-TV

Last post by Jay2ThePee « Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:41 am
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by Feature/writer » Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:00 am

The former morning news show co-anchor and community affairs correspondent is leaving the station for the MAB! Here's his statement:

After 15 years,...

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Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:41 am

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