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Remembering Marin's first community radio station
KTIM rock DJ Clint Weyrauch pictured in the station on Nov. 1, 1977. (Bob Hax/IJ file photo) Despite its many audio and video challengers, radio has survived and flourished in the United States for more than a century. From its beginnings in the…
Sun unleashes intense X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts across Australia
The sun erupted with a powerful X1.1-class solar flare in the early hours of this morning (Dec. 8), briefly knocking out radio communications across Australia and parts of southeast Asia. The impulsive eruption, which peaked at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501…
Sponsor announced for STV Radio Breakfast
STV Radio's new breakfast show has secured its inaugural sponsor ahead of the station's launch early this year. CR Smith will support Ewen and Cat at Breakfast, hosted by Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey, with new on-air creative due to be unveiled in…
BBC Radio 2 star Sara Cox left devastated in tragic death announcement
Sara Cox has been left devastated following the tragic death of her beloved pal Sara Cox has been left heartbroken after announcing the death of her close friend Peta, sharing the news just weeks after completing her gruelling 135-mile Great…
Radio One Expands Charlotte's Favorite News Talk Station to powerful FM Signal
Charlotte, North Carolina – Radio One, Inc. is turning up the volume in Charlotte with a major enhancement to its most trusted news brand. Beginning, Thursday, December 11, WBT News Talk will proudly broadcast on 107.9 FM, Charlotte's FM…
Commercial Radio News Awards 2026 entries open
The Commercial Radio News Awards 2026 in association with IRN and Sky News are now welcoming submissions from newsrooms across the UK. The awards celebrate journalism, production and presentation at a time when millions continue to rely on…
Essex Radio team reunites after forty years
Four decades after first sharing a studio, the original “Wotnotters” from Essex Radio's Saturday Wotnot programme have reunited for the first time since 1985. The Saturday morning children's show, presented by Tim Lloyd – known…
Riviera Radio gets Heart-inspired rebrand in Côte d'Azur
Listeners to Global's latest purchase, Riviera Radio, are being invited to Turn Up The Feel Good as it gets a new brand identity similar to Heart. The station, which serves the international English-speaking community on the French Riviera, has…
Ex-Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood denies rape and assault - charges explained
The former Radio 1 DJ pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault at a court hearing in London today, Monday December 8. The 68-year-old disc jockey, who also previously worked for Capital Xtra, is charged with four counts of…
Scripps News interview: Gene Simmons talks pushing Congress to ensure artists are paid for songs on the radio
Fresh off receiving one of entertainment's highest accolades, KISS co-founder Gene Simmons joined Scripps News to talk about his advocacy for legislation that would require U.S. radio stations to pay artists when their songs are played on AM/FM…
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons prepares to rock Capitol Hill as conservatives rally behind radio royalty reform
FIRST ON FOX: More than a dozen conservative groups are urging House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to support the American Music Fairness Act ahead of rock legend Gene Simmons' high-profile testimony…
Little Rock Public Radio to host annual meeting & return of 'The Signal' live show with Radiolab
Local News Little Rock Public Radio will host its annual meeting along with The Signal live show on Thursday, December 11. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock Public Radio will host its annual meeting along with the return of The Signal live…
Charlamagne Tha God Takes a Swipe At Trump: Radio Host Defends Calling Prez 'a Fascist' With Chilling Warning - 'Hitler Didn't Kill the Jews on Day One
Charlamagne tha God has strong concerns Donald Trump could echo the rise to absolute power of Adolph Hitler, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The Breakfast Club co-host warned that labeling Trump as a 'fascist ruler' means little if there is no action…
How a fabulous new biography of radio legend Bobby Rich came to be
Pat Gaffey has just published an authorized biography of Rich, entitled “Bobby Rich: My Life in Your Radio.” (Courtesy of Glenealy Press) Pat Gaffey is a longtime radio newsman who got his start at the legendary KPOL/KZLA combo (now…
Survey finds support among Democrats for Iowa Caucuses to be in early 2028 - Radio Iowa
About 750 Iowa Democrats took an online survey to share their thoughts on the future of the Iowa Caucuses — and 65% want Iowa Democrats to be first or at least among the early states hosting contests in the 2028 presidential election. In a…
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