News
WCMU’s Brewer Receives Fellowship Through UVM’s Center for Community News
WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) News Director Rick Brewer has earned a fellowship from the University of Vermont’s Center for Community News to begin a new student-driven local news partnership with Central Michigan University’s School of Communication Journalism and Media.
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Local Radio Freedom Act Is Reintroduced in Senate
This past Tuesday (3/4), Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge” on local radio stations. Twenty bipartisan senators have already cosponsored the resolution, signaling strong support for local radio stations in the new Congress.
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Longtime WLNS-TV Anchor Sheri Jones to Retire After Almost 37 Years
WLNS-TV (Lansing) anchor Sheri Jones has announced her retirement after almost 37 years of bringing the news to Mid-Michigan viewers. The station notes on its website that Jones’s contributions to broadcasting have earned her a well-deserved place in the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, solidifying her status as a respected journalist.
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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
