Regent Emerges from Bankruptcy April 27th, 2010 CINCINNATI — Regent Communications, owner of 62 stations, including four radio stations in the Utica-Rome market, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy today, according to a press release issued this morning by the company.
Bug Country Seeks PT Board Op April 16th, 2010 UTICA-ROME — Bug Country (WBGK/WBUG) is looking for a part-time board op. Here are the details from PD Dave Silvers:
KRock Unveils 2010 Dysfunctional Family BBQ Lineup April 14th, 2010 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
POTW: WKAL Talent Publicity Poster April 9th, 2010 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
Big Mike Featured on “55 Plus” Cover April 1st, 2010 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.
WIBX Legend Betty Allinger Dies March 30th, 2010 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
Big Frog 104 Searching for Local “Frogfest” Talent March 26th, 2010 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).
POTW: F’in Kevin Visits Dr. Drew (2010) March 26th, 2010 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
Objections to Regent’s Chapter 11 Plan March 22nd, 2010 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.
POTW: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (2010) March 19th, 2010 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
