POTW: Bill Worden recieves Career Achievement Award (2013) May 10th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Longtime NewsChannel 2 (WKTV) anchor Bill Worden, who retired last November after 35 years with the Utica NBC affiliate, received the Syracuse Press Club’s Career Achievement Award this past weekend. Thanks to one of his former co-workers, we’ve got a few photos to share.
Gary Michaels out, Alexis to middays at TK99 as PD search continues May 9th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Gary Michaels and Galaxy Communications have parted ways, as the company continues its search for a permanent new PD / Brand Manager for classic rockers TK 99 and TK 105 (WTKW/WTKV). Michaels, who had been serving as midday host and Interim PD for the past few months, was relieved of his duties on
WKTV reporter O’Connor takes new job in Maine May 7th, 2013 UTICA — Just a few months shy of her second anniversary at NewsChannel 2 (WKTV), reporter Lexie O’Connor is packing her bags and moving north. Friday was O’Connor’s last day with the NBC affiliate. She has accepted a new job with CBS affiliate WGME in Portland, Maine.
Rome’s WKAL 1450 back on-the-air days before FCC deadline [AUDIO] May 5th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Could the prolonged mystery surrounding the status of Rome’s WKAL be reaching an end? The station — which faced a May 7 deadline to begin broadcasting or lose its broadcast license — appears to be up and running.
Syracuse Press Club reveals “Best News Source” winners May 2nd, 2013 SYRACUSE — Three people will share the honor of being named the “Best News Source” at the Syracuse Press Club’s annual awards dinner this Saturday. Additionally, the Press Club officially confirmed the previously-leaked winner of the Best Newcomer Award.
65th anniversary of WIBX move from 1230 to 950AM [AUDIO] May 2nd, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Sixty-six years ago today, on May 2, 1947, federal regulators gave WIBX the green light to move to its current home at 950AM. Thanks to a former WIBX broadcaster, we’re pleased to share an aircheck of the switch from 1230AM to 950AM.
Galaxy Communications expected to renew deal with Syracuse University April 29th, 2013 SYRACUSE — While it’s not officially a “done deal” yet, Galaxy Communications is reportedly expected to hold onto the radio rights for Syracuse University football, basketball and lacrosse for at least another five years. Both sides have spoken favorably about each other, and it appears an official deal could be announced sometime this week.
Bill Worden to receive Syracuse Press Club Career Achievement Award April 26th, 2013 UTICA — Although Bill Worden received plenty of accolades during his final newscast prior to retiring from NewsChannel 2 (WKTV) last November, there’s still at least one more on the way. Worden, who was the NBC affiliate’s primary anchor for 35 years, will recieve the Syracuse Press Club’s Career Achievement Award next weekend.
Shaun Andrews marks 15 years at Utica-Rome’s Kiss FM April 20th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Congratulations to Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU) middayer and program director Shaun Andrews, who marks his 15th anniversary with the CHR-formatted station today. Andrews says he was just 17 years old when he walked into the station for the first time, back when Kiss was on-air at 102.5FM, while the station’s present-day 97.9 and 105.5 frequencies
POTW: Keith Urban wishes Big Frog 104Polly Wogg a happy birthday (2013) April 19th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — A belated “hoppy birthday” to Big Frog 104 (WFRG) morning co-host Polly Wogg! Last week, she turned 40. Earlier this month, she asked Keith Urban if he’d sing her a birthday song. Although she didn’t get exactly what she asked for, Polly Wogg was still very excited about the special gift she receive
