KMJ-AM adds HD Radio
Infinity's KMJ-AM Fresno has added HD Radio, joining five of its sister stations-KKDG-FM, KMGV-FM, KOQO-FM, KSKS-FM and KWYE-FM-which began transmitting digitally throughout March and April.
98 Rock's Bob Lopez loses battle with lung cancer
He was known to thousands of radio listeners as "Lopez." A part of Baltimore radio for 28 years, the veteran newscaster died Sunday morning after a long bout with cancer. He was 52. During his 28 year career at WIYY-FM (98 Rock), R. Edward "Bob" Lopez was a part of twelve different morning teams. Throughout the years he provided morning news reports, produced a daily commentary called "The Daily Lopez," and hosted his own talk show. Most recently, he was one third of the Kirk, Mark and Lopez morning team. Lopez's battle with cancer was very public. On 3/1/04, he announced to his listeners that he had advanced lung cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. He told reporters at the time, ""What I feel is my family -- my family is the most important thing to me," Lopez said. "My daughter -- and this is also important -- and if there is an end game. If there is going to be an endgame, then this is my joy. This is what I live for -- Leandra and my wife Trixie who is with me and my partner and my support and my rock. That's what it's about." Lopez is survived by his wife, Jean "Trixie" and his daughter Leandra.
WRCJ-FM Detroit to be run by WTVJ-TV
The Detroit Public Schools will turn over operation of Variety noncom, 42,000-watt WRCJ-FM Detroit to PBS affiliate WTVS-TV. WTVS will flip the WRCJ format to Classical in the daytime and Jazz at nights by about 7/1. WTVS VP/Programming and Education Robert Scott will assume PD duties at WRCJ.
Rosenberg pulled from Imus show
Sid Rosenberg has been pulled from his sports anchoring duties on The Don Imus Show while WFAN-AM NY management decides if he will stay on at the station. Rosenberg made on-air statements about breast cancer victim Kylie Minogue 5/18 that included the line "She won't look so pretty when she's bald with one t&%#y."
Rosenberg later apologized and said he would donate a week's salary to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
JRN adds Gunnar Nelson to Lifetime Radio
Jones Radio Networks has added musician Gunnar Nelson to the family-friendly morning show, Lifetime Radio. Nelson will team up with Donna Britt, the program's host since its launch in April 2004. The show will maintain its topical nature and its focus on relationships and entertainment.
"We're thrilled Gunnar is joining Lifetime Radio, where his background and expertise in the music industry, along with providing a unique male perspective, will add immeasurably to the program," said Kimberly Bogosian, VP/Brand Extensions, Lifetime Entertainment Services.
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