News items related to the Utica-Rome radio market. Counties: Herkimer, Oneida.
Looking for the 2012 lineup? Click here for story posted 4/9/12. SYRACUSE -- A mix of national and local acts are on the bill for the 4th annual KRock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) Dysfunctional Family BBQ. The station says the concert is set for Sunday, May 29th at Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. Tickets go on […]
UTICA-ROME -- Remember WKAL? Way back before FM radio took hold in the Mohawk Valley, this 1kW station at 1450AM was among the limited options for radio audiences, especially back in the 40s -- when WIBX was the only other station in the market. Today, we hear from a former WKAL personality who recently found […]
SYRACUSE -- Anytime you head to the supermarket over the next several weeks, check out the magazine racks and chances are good you'll see Sunny 102 (WZUN) "Big" Mike Fiss smiling at you. He's on the cover of the April/May edition of "55 Plus" magazine.
ITHACA -- She was one of the first women to broadcast news on the radio, during World War II. And that's just one of many accomplishments Betty Allinger achieved during her time at Utica's WIBX, and through her heavy involvement with a long list of community organizations outside of the workplace. Betty Allinger died over […]
UTICA-ROME -- Mohawk Valley country powerhouse Big Frog 104 (WFRG) is starting to prepare for "Frogfest 22" and that includes an open call this morning for local talent who want to play on the same stage as the national headliner act(s).
LOS ANGELES -- Our latest Picture of the Week comes from the "Where Are They Now" file. An observant CNYRadio.com reader tipped us off to the blog of the famous Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the popular Loveline show -- where Pinsky posted a picture from a recent meeting between himself and a former K-Rock […]
CINCINNATI, OH -- There are at least two notable objections to the prearranged Chapter 11 plans announced by Regent Communications earlier this month -- one from a shareholder and one from a U.S. trustee. Regent owns four stations in the Utica-Rome market. Update 3/23: Report says U.S. trustee's objection has been dismissed.
CENTRAL NEW YORK -- Plenty of local stations helped their communities celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by taking part in local parades and other events. It wouldn't be fair to just show one station, so we've got a few different ones sharing the honors in this edition of Picture of the Week. Updated 8:15pm to add […]
UTICA-ROME -- A big score for Bill Keeler and his morning show on 92.7 The Drive (WXUR). Keeler scored an interview with Joslyn James, the alleged mistress of golf pro Tiger Woods. Celebrity news website TMZ.com was so impressed with the interview, they posted some audio on their website. The interview will air on Keeler's […]
OSWEGO -- He was the very first voice heard on the air when WRVO signed on more than four decades ago. Along the way, he served in just about every capacity possible at the station -- and this morning, General Manager John Krauss announced he plans to retire at the end of the month. Updated […]