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News director opening

Last post by sinklair « Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:15 am
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by journalist » Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:51 pm
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On LinkedIn it shows there's an opening for a news director at the Sinclair station in flint.
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Last post by sinklair
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:15 am
Poor presentation on NBC25

Last post by Under New Management « Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:21 am
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by organman95 » Wed Aug 03, 2022 5:04 pm
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How much of NBC25's Severe Weather coverage was OTA?

That was the worst coverage/delivery I've ever seen. I know that weather is difficult to...
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Last post by Under New Management
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:21 am
Digi-TV 49-10 is officially closed.

Last post by Martin Stett « Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:30 pm
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by Martin Stett » Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:10 pm

Had an interesting mix of shows. UK and Australian cop shows and home improvement.

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Last post by Martin Stett
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:30 pm
Abc12 breaking point

Last post by Jack5o2soco « Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:26 am
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by Jack5o2soco » Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:31 am
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My contact there says they still have no potential candidates for any position. They will keep cycling through people for Cheri's old spot on the...
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Last post by Jack5o2soco
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:26 am
Anything new happening at 25?

Last post by MasterB « Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:28 am
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by cathouse1974 » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:40 pm

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:28 am
TV5 Loses second reporter in a week.

Last post by MasterB « Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:18 am
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by AuburnViewer » Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:26 pm

Trevor Sochocki's last day on TV5 was this past Sunday (7/31). He's joining the WFLA News Channel 8 team in Tampa, FL come September.

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:18 am
Wjrt-12 Tower hit by lightning

Last post by MikeBear « Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:43 pm
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by MikeBear » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:14 am

Wjrt-Tv channel 12 (Rf12 also) Flint, MI DMA. Their tower that's located close to Chesaning, Mi, was hit by lightning last night (8/3/22) and fried...

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Last post by MikeBear
Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:43 pm
New Nielsen Audio #'s for Flint & Sagnasty

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:19 am

by MWmetalhead » Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:19 am

Big headlines are as follows for Flint:
- B95 is a disaster
- Very nice rebound for 103.9 The Fox
- Soft book for Club 93-7
- Cars 108 is not...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:19 am
Kendall Keys

Last post by BehindTheScenes « Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:07 pm
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by AuburnViewer » Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:50 pm

Kendall Keys announced on Facebook today that she's leaving TV5 and moving to Milwaukee's WISN.

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Last post by BehindTheScenes
Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:07 pm
Classic Fox 103.9's Derek Sorenson Passes

Last post by In The Bleachers « Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:54 am
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by smallwonder » Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:28 pm

Word has just come out that Midday Jock Derek Sorenson from Classic Fox passed away unexpectedly. Condolences to the listeners and his family.

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:54 am
Mid-Michigan Now Names New Chief Meteorologist

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Jul 15, 2022 6:33 am
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by Localnewsisdead » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:31 pm

Former Fox 17 (Grand Rapids) and most recently WeatherNation Meteorologist Erik Kostrzewa has been named Chief Meteorologist at Mid-Michigan Now:

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Jul 15, 2022 6:33 am
Bajjey Gone

Last post by organman95 « Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:59 pm
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by sdaddy » Wed May 18, 2022 3:02 pm
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Hearing Ahmad is leaving Pierson Road.
June 30 last day.
Destination unknown.
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Last post by organman95
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:59 pm
Brad Sugden out at 12 to be chief in Lansing

Last post by Jack5o2soco « Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:51 am
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by Jack5o2soco » Tue May 17, 2022 4:03 pm
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Brad posted he's done at 12 and going to Lansing to be chief at Fox47. I guess they aren't replacing him? I see two weekend spots open on abc12...
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Last post by Jack5o2soco
Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:51 am
Ripping off Tigers fans

Last post by DAC « Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:44 pm
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by Under New Management » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:01 pm

Once again, when Sinclair has the opportunity to do something good, they f it up.

Sinclair says it has developed an app to allow Tigers fans to...

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Last post by DAC
Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:44 pm
Again, Mid-Michigan Now for the win!

Last post by Soundchaser « Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:15 pm
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by Soundchaser » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:21 pm

A large structure fire in Saginaw was covered live by 25/66 tonight. ABC12 was nowhere to be found. Not a mention of the fire in the 11pm newscast....

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Last post by Soundchaser
Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:15 pm
No Local News ON ABC12 First At 4

Last post by Under New Management « Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:41 am
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by Soundchaser » Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:40 pm

Not a blurp of local stuff in the first half hour of ABC12 First At 4. Robot bartenders (I saw that story on 12 last week). Roe vs Wade. Protests....

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Last post by Under New Management
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:41 am
Coverage of Jan. 6 Hearings

Last post by Soundchaser « Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:03 pm
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by Under New Management » Thu Jun 09, 2022 3:54 am
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Fox 66/Sinclair Broadcasting will not carry the January 6th hearings on air today. That should tell you everything you need to know if you think...
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Last post by Soundchaser
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:03 pm
Mid-Michigan Now smokes ABC12 and WNEM coverage of downtown Holly Fire.

Last post by Under New Management « Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:14 am
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by Soundchaser » Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:38 pm

Mid-Michigan Now's coverage of today's downtown Holly fire was excellent.. Starting out in the 5, with live coverage in the 6. 12 and 5 were running...

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Last post by Under New Management
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:14 am
Working on the holiday

Last post by Under New Management « Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:05 pm
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by Under New Management » Sun May 29, 2022 9:52 am
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On this Memorial Day weekend, I am going on a trip instead of spending this whole week at a gas station or a rest stop to talk to people that are...
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Last post by Under New Management
Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:05 pm
No posts about radio

Last post by DanaMarshall « Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:06 pm
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by Greg Buben » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:32 am
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I realize that the radio especially the non commercial radio in Flint and to a lesser extent in the Tri Cities suck but
wish that somebody would...
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Last post by DanaMarshall
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:06 pm
New Sports Director on Pierson Rd

Last post by Luke « Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:47 pm
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by jmeltonwx » Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:10 am

Looks like the folks on Pierson Rd has brought in Sam Ali from KQDS Fox 21 in Duluth, MN

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Last post by Luke
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:47 pm
Abandoned house, next door to WWCK

Last post by Ben Zonia « Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:26 pm
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by Colonel Flagg » Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:29 pm

Human remains were found at this derilict property, owned by the Genesee County Land Bank. They turned out to be the remains of Jina Collins, missing...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:26 pm
New Sports Director at 12

Last post by Soundchaser « Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:14 pm
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by Jack5o2soco » Fri Jun 03, 2022 2:48 pm
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Brandon Green posted he is new SD
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Last post by Soundchaser
Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:14 pm
Local podcasts

Last post by Matt « Tue May 31, 2022 10:03 pm
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by Under New Management » Sun May 29, 2022 10:11 am

Looking for recommendations for good, local podcasts.

Here’s one from a local sports reporter who has done episodes on the rivalry between Saginaw...

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Last post by Matt
Tue May 31, 2022 10:03 pm
Dave Bondy's mom dies

Last post by Under New Management « Mon May 30, 2022 5:53 am
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by matt1 » Sun May 29, 2022 1:54 pm

Dave Bondy's mom dies at 88 years old last week. :(

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Last post by Under New Management
Mon May 30, 2022 5:53 am
Mallory Pearson leaving ABC12

Last post by Matt « Sat May 28, 2022 9:06 am
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by matt1 » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:52 pm
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Story from Twitter:
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Last post by Matt
Sat May 28, 2022 9:06 am
Jonathan Deutsch out

Last post by Soundchaser « Fri May 27, 2022 6:23 pm
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by jmeltonwx » Mon May 23, 2022 8:38 pm

Apparently Jonathan Deutsch is leaving Pierson Rd this Friday per his Twitter.

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Last post by Soundchaser
Fri May 27, 2022 6:23 pm
Sinclair Profits

Last post by Matt « Wed May 25, 2022 9:09 pm
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by Under New Management » Sun May 22, 2022 1:17 am

The next time Neille, Becky or anyone at Sinclair tells you that they can’t give you a raise, remind them of this…

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Last post by Matt
Wed May 25, 2022 9:09 pm
Divided Country is good for Sinclair’s Profits

Last post by Under New Management « Sun May 22, 2022 1:25 am

by Under New Management » Sun May 22, 2022 1:25 am

If you want to know about the culture at Sinclair, all you have to read is the latest ramblings from its CEO Chris Ripley.

Gotta give it to the...

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Last post by Under New Management
Sun May 22, 2022 1:25 am
Sanford, MI 2 years later

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 19, 2022 12:49 am

by matt1 » Thu May 19, 2022 12:49 am

Sanford Dam:

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 19, 2022 12:49 am
Who's left

Last post by Luke « Tue May 17, 2022 12:35 pm
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by Jack5o2soco » Wed May 04, 2022 1:17 am

Birdie told me Brad sudgen might be out at 12 soon. Linked in shows he's coming up on 4 years which makes sense. He fills in all over the place.

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Last post by Luke
Tue May 17, 2022 12:35 pm
Another one bites the dust at 12

Last post by matt1 « Wed May 04, 2022 4:35 am
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by journalist » Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:02 pm
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Cheri Hardmon is gone.
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Last post by matt1
Wed May 04, 2022 4:35 am
Ring of Honor Wrestling Taps Out

Last post by MasterB « Wed May 04, 2022 12:46 am
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by sinklair » Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:56 am

It appears that Sinclair’s Ring of Honor wrestling promotion will soon be no more.

No one believes it will be “reimagined” in 2022 with no...

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Last post by MasterB
Wed May 04, 2022 12:46 am
12's Lack Of Closed Captioning

Last post by MasterB « Wed May 04, 2022 12:37 am
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by smallwonder » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:01 pm

With the massive losses, apparently the person in charge of closed captioning was laid off as well. 12's running a back to back low grade paid...

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Last post by MasterB
Wed May 04, 2022 12:37 am
I'm surprised That Sinklair Doesn't Have An Insider At 25/66

Last post by Soundchaser « Sun May 01, 2022 10:47 am
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by MasterB » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:41 am

And keep bashing 25/66 management I hope he is enjoying his new job as he seemed not be to happy working for 25/66. I wonder if Sinklair just lurks...

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Last post by Soundchaser
Sun May 01, 2022 10:47 am
Wnem tv5

Last post by mr v « Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:11 am
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by m60 » Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:20 pm

What happen to Fair and Balance News? So much bull s@#t news

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Last post by mr v
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:11 am
K107.3 / 1570 WWCK

Last post by Willie108 « Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:10 pm
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by Colonel Flagg » Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:11 pm

Is anyone listening to this half-baked attempt of a Classic Hits station? It was off the air for several months in 2021, but I assume it's back now....

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Last post by Willie108
Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:10 pm
Colette Pulling A Beyonce

Last post by paul8539 « Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:19 am
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by smallwonder » Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:01 pm
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Is there any reason that Colette Boyd had to change outfits 3 times today for today's 9am TV5 newscast?
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Last post by paul8539
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:19 am
Former WNEM Jay Brandow dies

Last post by Musicrewired « Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:18 pm
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by matt1 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:42 pm

Former WNEM 5 News reporter Jay Brandow has died.

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Last post by Musicrewired
Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:18 pm
WHNN staff changes?

Last post by spartan7782 « Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:33 pm
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by spartan7782 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:31 pm

I was home sick a few days, and when i listened this morning i noticed Will was not on the morning show. Just curious what happened and what i missed.

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Last post by spartan7782
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:33 pm
Mark Bullion out at 12

Last post by matt1 « Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:10 pm
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by Deleted User 15781 » Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:23 am

According to a Facebook post on his private page, Bullion is supposedly done April 8.

His Facebook work page has already been deleted.

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Last post by matt1
Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:10 pm
Man overboard!

Last post by matt1 « Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:07 am
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by BehindTheScenes » Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:34 am

Some on this board were watching and probably touching themselves at the thought of another Custer thread.

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Last post by matt1
Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:07 am
ATSC 3.0

Last post by Martin Stett « Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:34 pm
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by ReallyStoked » Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:24 pm
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I was an announcement on Fox 66, WSMH that indicated The CW 46, WBSF is adding a ATSC 3.0 signal on March 15th. Does anyone know if any of the other...
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Last post by Martin Stett
Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:34 pm
Jamie Sherrod

Last post by MasterB « Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:55 am
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by AuburnViewer » Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:43 pm

Jamie Sherrod is the newest member of the FOX 17 team in Grand Rapids.

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:55 am
ABC12 and TV5 sale apparently completed

Last post by Mike « Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:58 pm
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by Realist » Thu Sep 23, 2021 6:39 pm
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Saw a promo during the 5pm news hour on ABC12 where they were advertising a black news network nightly news program at 8pm “check your local...
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Last post by Mike
Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:58 pm
WXON-LD Channel 9

Last post by tvbobn « Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:25 am
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by MrJeffrey2020 » Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:13 am

WXON-LD is an independent low-power television station in Flint, Michigan and licensed to Millington, Michigan. Did this station just sign on because...

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Last post by tvbobn
Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:25 am
Clare murders 40 years ago (1982)

Last post by matt1 « Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:56 pm
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by matt1 » Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:41 am

Part 1:

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:56 pm
New low power FM station

Last post by organman95 « Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:24 pm
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by Realist » Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:13 pm

Was flipping up and down the dial while waiting for an appointment in Bay City and discovered a new station on 92.3. Turns out that the Bay 104.1 /...

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:24 pm
Goodnight and Good Luck

Last post by organman95 « Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:21 pm
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by sinklair » Tue Dec 14, 2021 1:53 am

In the sign off of legendary news man Edward R Murrow, “goodnight and good luck” my broadcasting friends.

For the last couple of years, a group of...

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Last post by organman95
Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:21 pm
Bryan Bachman

Last post by Deleted User 15331 « Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:11 am
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by Luke » Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:51 pm
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I see WNEM has a job posted for a Chief Meteorologist. Is Bryan leaving?
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