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Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with renovated building
Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a newly restored 19th-century schoolhouse Thursday, joining neighbors and local officials as a small-town radio station secured its future in the community he calls home. The ribbon-cutting marked…
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio -- Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a newly restored 19th-century schoolhouse Thursday, joining neighbors and local officials as a small-town radio station secured its future in the community he calls home.
Sound Vision announces date for this year's Local Radio Day
Local Radio Day 2026 is set to take place on Friday 29th May under the national theme, Showcase & Shine. Organised by Sound Vision CIO, Local Radio Day 2026 will centre on this year's theme to encourage stations to highlight their work and impact…
Wight Digital Radio to launch Isle of Wight small-scale DAB multiplex
Listeners on the Isle of Wight will gain access to more local radio stations as a new small-scale DAB multiplex begins rollout from 18th April. The service from Wight Digital Radio is expected to reach around 80% of the island's population at…
Radio and audio production firms join HARK Live Manchester line up
Radio and audio production companies are among those confirmed to speak at HARK Live in Manchester later this month. HARK Collective has revealed the full line-up for its first event, with contributors from ACCENT, Audiomob, Distorted, Get Carter…
UK seeks fresh perspectives to shape radio-jamming laws
The UK government is seeking views on radiofrequency jammers as it prepares legislation to ban the controversial devices. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced Friday that the government is seeking a deeper…
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
NEW YORK – The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at…
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with renovated building
Arturo Holmes MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 08: Dave Chappelle speaks at the premiere of 'Dave Chappelle: Live In Real Life' benefitting the Duke Ellington School of the Arts during the 2025 Martha's Vineyard African American Film…
Davenport book store sees Gen Z and Millennials flocking to VHS tapes - Radio Iowa
The co-owner of Iowa's largest and oldest used book store reports an unexpected surge in the sale of movies on VHS tape, a medium most of us haven't thought about since Blockbuster went bankrupt more than a dozen years ago. Stephen Zbornik, at…
Gas prices to be cut by $1 to protest proposal to raise Iowa's fuel tax - Radio Iowa
An organization that represents Iowa's fuel industry is sponsoring an event today where customers can get one-dollar off per gallon of gas at a Mason City convenience store. It's an effort to draw attention to a proposal from state legislators to…
2026 NFL draft: Latest buzz on No. 2 pick, bold predictions
Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation's top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt…
Negotiator cites 'momentum' in Iowa property tax negotiations - Radio Iowa
Two key statehouse decision makers say yesterday's Senate vote on a property tax plan is “productive,” but negotiations continue over what should be in the final package. The senate's action provides some “momentum,”…
Jamie Laing Net Worth: From Made in Chelsea to a £7.5 Million Fortune Built on Sweets, Radio, and a Very Smart Pivot - News Anyway
There is a particular kind of skepticism that follows reality television personalities around for years after their first appearance. The assumption — not entirely unreasonable — is that the attention is temporary, the income…
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building
Published Apr 9, 2026 4:02 pm: Updated Apr 9, 2026 4:50 pm YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a newly restored 19th-century schoolhouse Thursday, joining neighbors and local officials as a…
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with renovated building
Comedian Dave Chappelle, center, takes part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new studio for WYSO Public Radio at a building in Yellow Springs, Ohio, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jonathan Landrum) Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the…
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