News
Michael Courier Joins WZZM as Weekend AM Anchor/Weekday AM Reporter
Courier began his television news career at KVIA-TV in El Paso, Texas, where he spent three years covering stories across the Borderland. During his time there, he served as a morning reporter, traffic anchor and fill-in news anchor. He also produced and anchored the station’s midday newscast.
Read More
WNEM-TV Welcomes New Anchor Caroline Klapp
WNEM-TV (Saginaw) has announced the arrival of Caroline Klapp to its on-air team. Klapp joins from sister Gray Media station WNDU-TV in South Bend. She is anchoring at 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts alongside Chet Davis.
Read More
Former WXYZ VP/GM Jim Osborn Passes Away at 96
Osborn served as vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV from 1972 to 1979. During his tenure, WXYZ-TV, then owned and operated by ABC, grew into the top-rated station in the Detroit market and became recognized as one of the nation’s powerhouse television stations.
Read More
Mark Your Calendar
The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online. Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies. Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.
News Directors Summit
November 17, 2026 | R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Michigan’s broadcast news leaders are coming together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, candid conversation and valuable connections. Join us November 17 at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing for the MAB News Directors Summit, designed specifically for radio and television news directors to share what’s working, tackle common challenges and learn from one another as they navigate the rapidly changing world of local news.
1:00 - 4:00 pm News Directors Summit
4:00 - 5:30 pm "News & Brews" Reception
MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
