The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has announced that five broadcasters have been put on the 2026 ballot for voting by the general public. The Hall of Fame was established in 1954 to honor the athletes, coaches, contributors, and personalities who have made a great impact on the State of Michigan’s sports history and success.
He owned and operated eight radio stations over the course of his 40-years radio career. His interest in broadcasting began with his favorite college summer job at WSPD radio in Toledo. He also did engineering for the U of M student radio and TV stations. In 1977, Rick formed Stone Broadcasting Co. and purchased his first radio station, WOXY in Oxford, Ohio.
On May 21, Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) held its 17th Annual Radiothon for the St. Joseph County United Way network of agencies. The event, which aired from 6 a.m. to Midnight, raised $198,000, exceeding last year’s record of $183,000.
“Emma is an experienced radio host who brings a great amount of knowledge to this role,” said IPR’s music director Amanda Sewell. “She is thoughtful and creative, and we can’t wait to see what fresh ideas and innovations she brings to Classical IPR’s service.”
The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and the Republican candidates for governor will face off in primary debates in July, hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids). Both debates will be moderated by political reporter Rick Albin and News 8 anchor Amber Krycka.
The company plans to expand their current facility by approximately 14,000 square feet, adding a new studio, master control, newsroom, and sales space. They will also renovate the existing building, bringing the total footprint to approximately 30,000 square feet. Gray Media is working with Lansing-based partners Granger Construction and Colliers Engineering & Design, together with Huffman Keel Associates, on the renovation and expansion project.
Townsquare Media’s WQUS-FM (Lapeer/Flint) is the latest station around the state to join Audacy’s 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network. The all-sports programming debuted on WQUS this past Monday (6/1), replacing its classic rock format.
When the Commission approved this window at its February regular monthly open meeting, it announced that the Media Bureau would consider whether to implement a 10-application limit for any company seeking construction permits in this window, and it would adopt other eligibility criteria.
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. 6 Michigan broadcasters won a total of 11 awards in Region 7, which is shared with Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
Ellis has more than three decades of experience in broadcast and multimedia production, with deep familiarity with the Upper Peninsula and WLUC. Most recently, he has served as an Executive Producer at WLUC-TV, coordinating coverage for live college sports and creating content for both broadcast and digital platforms.