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Weekly log: Hennen moves back to old timeslot; CMA Awards for "KAT 103.7" Bakken Beacon Media Conservative Talker "The Flag" (WZFG/1100 Dilworth-Fargo) has moved Scott Hennen's show back to its longtime 9 to 11 a.m. timeslot, with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton's national show added from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hennen's show had been moved to middays at the beginning of the year. His show will continue to be simulcast on KLXX/1270 (Mandan-Bismarck) and KTGO/1090 (Tioga). Meanwhile, Steve Hallstrom, who had been heard from 9 to 11 a.m. since January, is now offering two daily features and a new podcast. Mikala Bravo is departing from the morning show at WDEZ/101.9 (Wausau). Mary Niemeyer has announced plans to retire from her role as Townsquare Media's Duluth Regional Vice President at the end of the year. She announced Tamie Anderson will take over as Market Manager/CRO. Brett Baker announced he has been hired as news director at Gray NBC affiliate KTIV/4 (Sioux City). News anchor Eric Greene announced that his job at Forum NBC/CBS affiliate KNBN/21 (Rapid City) was eliminated. Tegna announced that it has renewed ABC affiliations for 13 stations, including WOI-DT/5 (Ames-Des Moines) and WQAD/8 (Moline-Quad Cities). Tegna also announced the appointment of three group general managers to oversee various regions of the country. Kate Morris will oversee Tegna's Midwest and West regions. The St. Louis Blues and Gray Media announced regional TV broadcasts of 10 Blues games this season. Affiliates will include Gray stations in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ottumwa, Quincy, and other markets in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri. iHeartMedia's "KAT 103.7" (KXKT Glenwood-Omaha) has been named Medium Market Radio Station of the Year by the CMA Awards, and the station's morning team of Steve Lundy and Gina Melton has been named Medium Market Broadcast Personality of the Year. In case you missed it here:

Michigan's Michelle McKormick's back! - Longtime Michigan radio pro Michelle McKormick has been wisely hired by iHeartMedia to do mornings on Classic Hits WBFX (BIG 101.3)/Grand Rapids and Classic Rock WMRR (Rock 101.7)/Muskegon, starting Monday, Oct. 19. McKormick, a Grand Rapids native and a four-decade veteran of West Michigan radio, had spent the past 15 years as morning co-host on Cumulus Classic Rock WLAV/Grand Rapids until her position was eliminated during the company's latest sizeable round of restructuring in late August. "Michelle is one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in West Michigan radio," said Tim Feagan, Regional President for iHeart Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Milwaukee and Madison in a statement. "Her authenticity, passion for the community, and ability to connect with listeners every morning made her a natural fit for BIG 101.3 and WMRR. We're thrilled to welcome her to the team." McKormick began her radio career at 19 at WGRD/Grand Rapids in 1983 while attending Central Michigan University. She later worked at WOOD-AM & WJRW-AM/Grand Rapids and WKRK/Detroit alongside Gregg Henson, followed by a stint at WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ before returning to Grand Rapids. "I'm so excited to be back on the air in my hometown and to join the iHeartMedia team," McKormick said. "West Michigan listeners have been incredible to me for decades, and I can't wait to wake them up again every morning on BIG 101.3 and WMRR. This feels like the right next chapter."

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation partners with iHeartMedia to launch nationwide PSA to raise awareness of Supportive Cancer Care. New PSA is part of Biller Family Foundation's "Support Is Care" national awareness campaign. Seattle, WA, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation has partnered with iHeartMedia to launch a new public service announcement to raise awareness about Supportive Cancer Care and the critical role it plays in helping people with cancer and their caregivers navigate the physical, emotional, and practical challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Broadcast nationwide on iHeartMedia radio stations, the PSA features testimonials from patients and family members who faced a cancer diagnosis and highlights the need to expand access to Supportive Cancer Care services. The new PSA is part of the Foundation's "Support Is Care" initiative (www.supportiscare.org), a national campaign launched in March 2026 to raise awareness about Supportive Cancer Care across the United States. Supportive Cancer Care provides whole-person support from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. Services such as symptom management, mental health support, nutrition counseling, financial navigation, palliative care, and survivorship planning help people with cancer maintain quality of life, stay on track with treatment, and achieve better outcomes. "Too few people facing cancer and their loved ones are aware of the Supportive Cancer Care services that may be available to them that can help them through treatment and beyond," said Audrey Haberman, CEO of The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation. "Through the power of real stories and real voices, this campaign helps patients and caregivers understand that cancer care is more than treating the disease. It's about ensuring people receive the physical, emotional, and practical support they need every step of the way. We're grateful to iHeartMedia for this partnership and thank them for their willingness to use their national platform to help people living with cancer and their loved ones caring for them." Supportive Cancer Care bridges clinical treatment like chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation with emotional, practical, and financial support, putting patients and caregivers at the center of care while also addressing the symptoms of the disease and the side effects of treatment. Supportive Cancer Care can include services like: * Guidance on connecting to financial counseling and resources and help with transportation to appointments; * Pain management; * Conversations about goals of care and treatment options; * Support for caregivers like family members and close friends; * Patient navigation; * Nutrition; and * Help understanding insurance coverage, billing, and benefits. By helping address the symptoms of the disease and the side effects of treatment, along with the practical and logistical demands of cancer, Supportive Cancer Care improves outcomes and quality of life, reduces overall health care costs, and expands access to services. According to recent research: * Patients receiving supportive oncology care had between 27% and 70% fewer inpatient admissions, and between 16% and 54% fewer emergency department visits compared to patients not receiving supportive oncology; * There was a 25% reduction in Emergency Department utilization for people with Medicare and Medicare Advantage; and * After 90 days of receiving supportive care, patient costs dropped by up to 25%. Over two million people were diagnosed with cancer in 2025, and 18.6 million Americans are currently living with cancer. For the fourth year in a row, cancer is the top condition driving health care costs among employers in the United States. A 2023 study found that more than half of Emergency Department visits by people with cancer are preventable. Awareness and access gaps continue to limit the use of Supportive Cancer Care services across the country. Support Is Care is working to close those gaps by equipping patients, caregivers, and providers with clear information about the types of support available and how to navigate the system.