Indiana RadioWatch: September 8, 2001
Northeast
The Kovas Communications stations (WGL(AM), WGLL(AM), WEJE-FM, WWWD-FM, and
WYSR-FM) are now consulted by Travis Communications.
Kris "Coyote" Underwood exits afternoons at Country/WBTU (93.3fm,
Kendallville).
From the "Radio With Pictures" department, According to TV publication
"Shop Talk", news anchor Jim Bailey will be leaving NBC affiliate WKJG-TV
(Channel 33, Fort Wayne) for weeknight anchor/managing editor duties at
WJHL-TV in Tri Cities, Tennessee. Bailey anchored both 6pm and late night
newscasts since October, 1995, according to the WKJG website.
Where Are They Now? We heard about John Cigna's retirement from mornings
at KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and knew the name had some connection
to Fort Wayne. Indeed after some research, we discovered that Cigna did
evenings at WOWO (1190am, Fort Wayne) back in the mid 1960's. Fast
forward to this week, where Cigna announced he will step down as morning
host at the end of this year. He will become, as The Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette's Adrian McCoy said, "a fill-in host emeritus." According to
McCoy's article, he will do 35 to 40 shows a year, along with promotions
for the station. Cigna has done morning drive at KDKA for 18 years.
Northcentral
An addendum to this story from last week's issue:
"Oldies/WGTO (910am, Cassopolis, Michigan) morning duo Mike Shannon and
Deb Millard switch to an Internet only feed of WGTO. No replacement has
been named at WGTO(AM), though. If you're interested in hearing them, they
will start Monday at http://www.goodtimeoldiesradio.com
or http://www.theoldieschannel.com"
Shannon & Deb are broadcasting online only, not as a part of WGTO(AM).
Eastcentral
Religious/WLHN (990am, Muncie) is off the air due to lightning damage. A
replacement transmitter is on order and should be installed soon.
Central
WIRE (91.1fm, Lebanon) completes its upgrade to 3200 watts, but as
expected, they're running at 1600 watts until everything is tidied up with
the FCC. The new facility features an Aldena Directional Antenna Array, a
new CCA transmitter, plus other upgrades.
CHR/WNOU (93.1fm, Indianapolis) PD David Edgar gives night co-host Doc
Miller his MD stripes.
Dave Taylor exits Promotions Director duties at Jazz/WYJZ (100.9fm,
Lebanon) for similar duties at WAFX in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Bob & Tom Show add KGBZ in Fargo, North Dakota (they signed on
yesterday), and aren't on at WHOG in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Employment Opportunities
WKWH-FM in Rushville has an immediate opening for a news director. 3000
watt, 24 hour country format station serving Rushville and Rush County.
Works with sister station WKWH(AM) in Shelbyville. Coordinates all news
gathering and assists with sports coverage. On air morning drive and noon
newscasts. Salary and benefits. An RSE Broadcasting station. If you're
interested, contact David Sheets or at 102 N.Perkins St., Rushville, IN 46173.
That's it for this issue. See you in a week!
Blaine Thompson
Indiana RadioWatch
irw@well.com
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