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Defensive Wealth Advisor & Investment Adviser Representative | Partner and Co-Founder at Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance, Asset Protection. Van Dyke worked for KTAR in the 1980s, serving as the morning host and the imaging voice of the station for several years. As a recovering English major, Mac has edited 3 books and always has stack of books next to his favorite chair. ESPN 620 AM is the perfect destination for sports fans in the Orlando area. [81], Pulitzer added a second Phoenix AM station to its portfolio in 1996, when it acquired KVVA (860 AM) at bankruptcy auction. air after 26 years. Hear the audio that matters most to you. The team and McCoy will forever be connected as the Suns named their press room the Al McCoy Media Center in 2007 and inducted him into theteams Ring of Honor in 2017. We feel that after 26 years, he's [2] Its studios and offices are on North 16th Street near Piestewa Peak[3] while the transmitter is in South Mountain Park. Do you have questions about what I can do for your next event? Owner and Guru at Impromptu Guru and Talk. She believes that her love of radio was nurtured by her mother who always had the radio on at the breakfast table. According to a cached version of Watson's biography, which has since been pulled from KTAR's website, Mac worked as a music DJ before joining KTAR in 2007. [53] When the sale closed in July 1954, KTYL-TV became KVAR; immediately, KTAR-purchased equipment was added to the studios,[55] which were then moved to Phoenix in 1956 over KTVK's objection. . This page is not available in other languages. Mostly sunny skies. It's a long-term strategy that allows us to make this kind In the spring, the station ranked second in the market behind KOOL (94.5 FM) with 5.2 percent of the listening audience. From January to March 1995, the station re-added rhythmic and dance music to the playlist, which helped the station regain much of its lost audience. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. An 18-year-old Apache Junction man has died after receiving a gunshot to the head Sunday afternoon. [95], When Bonneville announced in May 2006 that it would purchase KKFR from Emmis for $77.5 million, it also announced its intention to move KTAR's news-talk programming to the FM band. Mac & Gaydos ranked No. Located in a very diverse region rich in assets, not only geographically (relief, climate), but also economic and human, the Lyon-Grenoble Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes is the latest INRAE centre to be created. The main signal airs KTAR's news/talk programming. [35] Broadcasting began officially from the new site in February 1941, having been testing the increased power since the start of the year. Manager of Alumni Relations at Arizona Cardinals. Jun 21, 2022, 4:00 PM | Updated: Jun 22, 2022, 9:33 am, (Facebook Photo/Arizona Broadcasters Association). It is owned and operated by ESPN Radio and is affiliated with the ESPN network. It's Simons' second stint as afternoon drive-time host, and conservative-type people, he said. Last year, he said, the show was No. For a music [67] The original format featured network newscasts from NBC and ABC, as well as the Suns, Arizona State Sun Devils sports, and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball. just devastated, he said, adding that he thought a youth movement He brought Arizona State University sports to KTAR, negotiated the first Arizona Cardinals contract, introduced Pat McMahon to radio, brought Jude LaCava to Phoenix and won a Peabody Award for broadcast excellence. It's fair to say that most people know what obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders generally are, but there's a lot more information than meets the eye about a mental health diagnosis that affects about one in every 100 adults in the United States. Grenoble is rich in museums and historic landmarks with its Place Notre-Dame, a 13th-century cathedral, the Muse de l'Ancien vch and Fontaine des Trois Ordres, which commemorates the 1788 events leading to the French Revolution. Sports, music, news, audiobooks, and podcasts. Share with Us. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. It is owned and operated by ESPN Radio and is affiliated with the ESPN network. [80]) In 1991, a traffic helicopter contracted by the station crashed, killing the pilot. St. James are. Sponsored Content by DISC Desert Institute for Spine Care, As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, we've come a long way over the last couple of decades.. 91 last year. [88] Hearst-Argyle Television, the broadcasting division of the Hearst Corporation, agreed to acquire Pulitzer Broadcasting for $1.15 billion that May,[89] with the deal being consummated in March 1999. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Mostly clear skies. KTAR . [52], The channel 3 contest ended in April 1954, when KTAR announced it would buy KTYL-TV (channel 12) in Mesa for $250,000, a decision that cleared the way for the Arizona Television Company to build KTVK. McKinnon. Media Contact Rachel St. Moritz Public Relations 602-485-0100 office 480-296-4403 cell rachels@100club.org KTAR radio personalities Gambo & Ash will host 12-Hour Radiothon to support local heroes this holiday season The fourth annual Holiday Heroes fundraiser and radiothon will be hosted by Gambo & Ash from Sports 620 KTAR on December 15, from . Westmoreland a pillar of radio in Phoenix for almost 30 Pass it along to the KTAR News team here. On-Air Schedule - KTAR.com KTAR NEWS ARIZONA SPORTS Top Stories Listen Live Podcasts Contests Menu We use cookies on this website to offer you a superior user experience, analyze site traffic,. By the end of the year, the station was no longer Top 40 at all. Text Alerts. He has been honored with seven Emmys, multiple national and international radio awards, as well as civic, educational, religious and humanitarian awards. had a great run, Vrable said. great name, she said. In fact, Im sitting on my couch watching Dinosaur Train with my son. The station broadcasts a variety of sports-related programming, including live sports talk shows, sports news, and live game broadcasts. Media Producer / Digital Strategy Consultant at Light on the Land Productions, Senior Executive Media Producer, Digital Strategy Consultant. In 2016 the Rhne-Alpes rgion was joined with the rgion of Auvergne to form the new administrative entity of Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes. The Trustoria Service Professional Directory gives people all the information needed to locate the best Journalist for any need. That same day, KKFR became KTAR-FM. Sponsored Content by DISC Desert Institute for Spine Care, As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, we've come a long way over the last couple of decades., West Valley man sentenced to 30 years in prison for getting explicit photos from teen, DNA analyst: Lori Vallow Daybells hair found on tape wrapping body of dead son, Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss reveal pregnancies at Met Gala, Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids, Apache Junction teen dies after getting shot in head after altercation, Spinal fusion surgery has come a long way, despite misconceptions. [42] Pyle's deployment proved timely, as he witnessed some of the key moments in the final months of fighting in Japan, seeing the surrender of Tomoyuki Yamashita firsthand. It initially broadcast from a transmitter atop the Westward Ho.[5]. His natural comedic timing has resulted in invitations to appear on stage with comedian Adam Corolla and actor Patrick Warburton. Arizona News. Rhne-Alpes, former rgion of France. two sportscasters in the morning and McCoy was hosting only two [b] The original station was built by Arthur Anderson, who would remain with KFAD and later KTAR until his death in 1956 and along the way claimed various Arizona radio firsts. director Tisa Vrable said the station hoped Westmoreland would Send me a message, and I will get back to you soon. [77], KTAR's 1988 coverage of the impeachment of Evan Mecham won the station its only George Foster Peabody Award. Emmis Communications bought the station in 2000. Oklahoma joins at least 15 other states with []. [65], On September 17, 1973, KTAR shed its remaining middle of the road music programming, from a format adopted four years earlier,[66] to take on an all-news radio format under the guidance of news director Roger Downey, who would become an anchor at KPHO-TV. campaign. 3 on this years list. [101] In the case of the Coyotes, who have departed from KTAR on several occasions to find another partner, their doing so has been cited for reducing coverage of the NHL team in the local sports media.[102]. He also was inducted into the national Advertising Hall of Fame in 2004. Over the years, many people have shared their talents to help bring listeners the news they need to be informed. In addition to a standard analog transmission, KTAR-FM broadcasts in HD Radio and is available online; its HD2 digital subchannel carries the Latter-day Saints Channel. No. [9] That same year, ownership was changed to Electrical Equipment Company (McArthur Brothers Mercantile Company),[10] and the station was rebuilt, with two 60-foot (18m) towers topping the Electrical Equipment Company building at 312 North Central Avenue complete with lit "KFAD" letters. I'm really [53][54] In announcing the purchase, Louis explained that he wanted to bring KTAR television to the Phoenix area without going through hearings. The studios are located in north Phoenix near Piestewa Peak, and the station broadcasts with 5,000 watts from a transmitter site near the corner of 36th Street and Thomas Road. Program Specialist at Arizona State Hospital. [103] Local sports talk then moved exclusively to FM on September 15. There's many things that go into a decision like this, she of the best large-market personality in the United States. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [59], In December 1967, the KTAR Broadcasting Company announced it would merge with Eller Outdoor Advertising, controlled by Karl Eller, to form Combined Communications Corporation, with John J. Louis Jr. as chairman and Eller as president. [41], In 1945, KTAR sent Pyle as a war correspondent to the Pacific theater of World War II to report on Arizona servicemen fighting in Asia. As changes were made to the "Mac and Gaydos" Facebook page on Tuesday, people left comments curious where Mac had been and why there was no mention of him on the page anymore. Relatable and entertaining, Mac creates compelling content with emotional connections on numerous media platforms. In 2006, Emmis sold the station to Bonneville International. He was also the narrator for the 1975 Albert Brooks Film A Star Is Bought.. Agency Owner/Operater at Farmers Insurance & Financial Services, Broadcaster at Premier Radio Insurance Agent at Farmers Insurance & Financial Services. 1 ratings. Effective December 1, 1921, the United States Department of Commerce, in charge of radio at the time, adopted a regulation formally establishing a broadcasting station category, which set aside the wavelength of 360 meters (833kHz) for entertainment broadcasts and 485 meters (619kHz) for farm market and weather reports. Beth loves wine, food and Notre Dame Football. He has spent 40 years in broadcasting, 25 of them right here in Arizona. It also adopted the name "Power 92", influenced by former sister station KPWR in Los Angeles. the station promised that he and partner Larry Gaydos would keep syndication route, he said. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 18 to 49, he said. According to Arbitron, KTAR's overall ratings are on the increase. He started in music radio in the 1990s at the legendary KRTH in Los Angeles as the Executive Producer of the Robert W. Morgan Show and has also been featured on Los Angeles radio stations such. Hes been heard on various KTAR shows, including Arizonas Morning News, The McMahon Group and The God Show.. Preston Westmoreland, a KTAR talk show host for 26 years, holds Vrable dismissed any notion the station is shifting toward that is degrading to another person. Mac & Gaydos ranked No. 84 and Chad Benson checked in at No. Jun 4, 2019, 3:45 PM | Updated: Sep 29, 2022, 10:33 am. "I am the managing partner of a family business. Use the 'Report' link on KTAR, which added a television station (KVAR, later KTAR-TV) in 1954 and an FM radio station in 1960, grew into one of the most important broadcasters in the state. of decision.. Carter, Bob Hope and Hillary Clinton. After a successful career on the music side, Mac Watson made the transition to talk radio two months before 9/11. According to Arbitron, KTAR's overall ratings are on the increase. [26], In the late 1930s, KTAR began to look outside Phoenix in its quest to grow as a statewide broadcasting force. Onward and upward.". After dropping music programming in 1973 to focus on news, talk, sports, and information, it consolidated itself as the leading station of its kind in Phoenix under the ownership of Combined Communications Corporation and Pulitzer Broadcasting; Bonneville has owned KTAR since 2004. Preston Westmoreland joined from KXIV in 1978,[72] and he was joined four years later by Pat McMahon, already a veteran radio and television personality in Phoenix. An inmate was convicted of manslaughter Monday after fatally attacking a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detention employee nearly four years ago. It was still possible to laugh and have fun and give people something to look forward to. He also was aboard one of the first planes in the invasion of Japan and the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrendered. Twitter: @ktar923 Language: English Contact: 7740 N. 16th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 274-6200 Website: http://www.ktar.com/ Email: rhatch@bonneville.com Some of these personalities have received the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a broadcast professional in Arizona. Chad Benson doesnt look or sound like a typical talk radio host. Follow us on Social Media. attracts kind of the Fox (News Channel) audience, the more 1,309 likes. [22][23] In the early 1930s, KTAR collaborated with Phoenix Union High School and the Phoenix Adult School to present the KTAR School of the Air. KTAR News 92.3 FM is 'The Voice of Arizona' with AZ's Morning News, Bruce St. James & Pamela Hughes, Mac & Gaydos, and the state's largest radio newsroom. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Editing, Research, Interviewing, Team Building, Writing, Teaching, Radio, Broadcast, Sports, Top Dog at Speak Top Dog Speak!, Top Dog at FURvently Speaking, Top Dog at Top Dog Business Boosters, Host of "The Burns and Gambo Show", Writer, Blogger at Arizona Sports 620 and Arizonasports.com. Mac lives in Cody, Wyoming, with his wife, daughter, son, and a rambunctious puppy. . As a rgion, it encompassed the southeastern dpartements of Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement. Not used on air, but registered with the then-, The first two licensed Arizona broadcasting stations were KDYW, to Smith Hughes & Company in Phoenix (May 15, 1922, to April 4, 1924), and KDZA, owned by the, Name modified in early 1930 to the KTAR Broadcasting Company. KTAR agreed to acquire Tucson station KVOA in 1937,[28] and once the deal closed in early 1939, that station joined NBC, giving rise to a statewide network under the auspices of the Arizona Broadcasting Company (ABC). In response to two tweets two of his followers had sent him Tuesday evening regarding not being on the show, Watson confirmed that he was no longer with the show, and thanked another person for their support. But in the To buy copies of the Most Influential Women in Arizona issue, clickhere. A 28-year-old West Valley man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for his role in the production of child sexual abuse material. The other sportscaster, Paul Calvisi, does some Condo began her media sales career with KTAR in the late 1980s. Al McCoy, Suns broadcaster for 34 years, was let go earlier this We just thought it was time [16] An initial report said the station's new call letters would eventually be "KAR";[17] However, earlier that year, those call letters had been assigned to a government coastal station located in the U.S. territory of the Philippines.
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