our dedication to country music is an extension of Mike's way of life. The news was reported on FACEBOOK by his. Cornbread and Pat James also shared a win for Medium Market Broadcast Personality of the Year in 2003 for their work at. Update: Thursday, September 17, 2020: Wichita radio host JJ Hayes shared some great news with his Facebook fans on Thursday. but he was also the number one salesman in the entire chain of radio stations. A sentence has been handed down for the man convicted for a 2020 crash that killed Wichita radio personality Don Hall. Cumulus Media appoints Jason Ginty as Program Director for WZRH-FM (Alt 92.3) and WRKN-FM (NASH Icon Country 106.1) in New Orleans and for WRQQ-FM (Classic Hits 103.3) in Baton Rouge. You might say he's a boss who is also a friend. Carol Hughes, a radio personality for KFDI, is known for posting pictures of her pets on social media - lots and lots of them. Through the past 10 years, Mike's presence, talent, and support have been intricately woven into the day to day workings and accomplishments of KFDI. A popular morning show radio host in Wichita lost his wife and "superpower" after her battle with COVID-19. One post about her dog's heroism left hundreds feeling inspired . This marks a return to Cumulus for Ginty, who has programmed and More 20% of TV, 3% of Radio Journalists Were Attacked in 2021 He was involved in an April, 2020 crash at Kellogg and Rock Road that resulted in Hall's death. A judge scheduled sentencing for October 29th. I love to talk about sports, especially football! Radio Personalities album from 1939 : Counting Stars and Kilocycles WFAA 25th Anniversary. Soon after, Mike Lynch partnered with Oatman and the two became co-owners of Great Empire Broadcasting Inc., the parent company of KFDI AM and FM radio. !" Hayes is pictured with his wife, Michelle, who has been hospitalized with COVID-19. Former KFDI, 101.3-FM, personality Carol Hughes and assignment editor Wil Day both started new jobs this week. KFDI is your connection to local concerts and what's happening in the Wichita community. Q: Why are the lines so long AND slow. 'Bach da;, we would like to thin}. DJ Engineer Management News Sales Sports Support Talk Voice Tracking/Imaging/Production Support Talk Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert. Mack Sanders was a disc jockey, bandleader, singer and station owner. A: We made some changes to try and speed the process. She joined the then Journal Broadcast station in 2000 and was upped to APD in 2006. Former Country KVOO/TULSA morning personality ANDY OATMAN passed away on DECEMBER 29th at his home in TULSA following a battle with pancreatic cancer. You can help by not brining prohibited items into the arena. The Sedgwick County jury got the case Wednesday afternoon and deliberated about an hour before returning the guilty verdict for 44-year-old Ray Watkins. By 1951, he was a Country disc jockey at KFH in Wichita, Kansas. Description: Brian Atwell and his Reserve Grand Champion barrow hog pose with KFDI radio station employees, from left, Mike Lynch, Buddy Nichols and Rex Childs. The station is owned by SummitMedia. KFTI (1070 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. While his personality isn't heard on the air each day, it is felt in our listener functions .ad- vertiser functions, in what we say and do on the air and off the air . Former KFDI, 101.3-FM, personality Carol Hughes is the new development coordinator at . It's kind of crazy." She'd been at KFDI for more than 20 years and always was a presence at country music shows in the area. Meet our foreman, Mike Lynch. Everything Country 101.3 KFDI plays the best blend of your favorite stars and songs. As your guests, se recognize certain responsibilities and will always try to conduct ourselves accordingly. In the late 70's it switched to AOR at T-95, the slogan it uses to this day and has stayed some form of rock all this time. Licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita area.The station is owned by SummitMedia.. KFTI is one of oldest stations in Kansas, dating to 1923, when it was founded as KFKB in Milford by the notorious "goat gland doctor", J. R. Brinkley. A judge scheduled sentencing for October 29th. KYOK Houston Sales brochure from 1982: KWTO & KGBX 1940 album for this Springfield, MO duopoly: to day workings and accomplishments of KFDI. They changed the name to KFDI and the flagship station of Great Empire Broadcasting Inc. was born. In . KFDI has a strong emphasis on news, weather, and traffic with the largest news radio team in Kansas and the only one staffed 24/7/366. She recorded personal messages for those radio stations and nominated personalities who weren't able to participate in the calls. By. DJ Engineer Management News Sales Sports Support Talk Voice Tracking/Imaging/Production Support Talk I used to be a news anchor and reporter for the local radio station but now I . It was part of a busy day for Ballerini, who earlier appeared with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" to announce the nominees in five categories live from Times Square. TO OUR LISTENERS - WE PLEDGE: Radio Station KFAI throughout every broadcast day from 6 AM to 12 midnight asks you, our listeners, to invite us into your home by a flip of the switch. KZHE radio personality Terry Burford's life has taken him from his performing days in Louisiana cafs to friendships with country music legends to national recognition and honors. Police say shortly before 4:30 this morning, Hall was making a left turn from Kellogg Drive onto northbound Rock Road with the driver of a Lincoln heading south ran a red light striking Hall's vehicle. The KFDI Morning Show host posted a photo to his FB page along with the message, "Best Day Ever! KFDI, ABC in Wichita, KS station album from 1951 with network shows. KFDI-FM (101.3 FM) is a 100 kW radio station operating in Wichita, Kansas.Identifying as "Today's KFDI-FM 101.3, Wichita's Country Favorites," the station runs a contemporary country music format. Now: Hal says (6/02), "I am retired from broadcasting and living in Lincoln (Sacramento area), California. Hello, my name is Michael Anthony and I'm a reporter in Williston. WBIG-FM [Washington DC] 2006 Now: Program Director at Classic Hits WBIG-FM, Washington D.C. dan@idigbig.com Dave Michaels WSHS - Sewanhaka HS [Floral Park NY] 1951 - Dave Potts WELS [Kinston NC] 1953 - Dave Potts WENE [Endicott NY] 1953 - Dave Potts WKLS [Mineola NY] 1954 - Dave Potts WKOP [Binghamton NY] 1954 - David Michael Potts WINR [Binghamton] 1956 - David Michael Potts KFDI-FM identifying as "Today's KFDI-FM 101.3, Wichita's Country Favorites," the station runs a contemporary country music format. Hughes has journalism and communications degrees from Wichita State. Licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita area. KFDI-FM 101.3 host JJ Hayes said his wife, 50-year-old Michelle Horne, was back from the. KFTI is one of oldest stations in Kansas, dating to 1923, when it was founded as KFKB in Milford by the notorious "goat gland doctor", J. R. Brinkley. . He's wearing. 104.5 (KFXJ) began life as KLLS, an 80-90 drop in owned by Larry Steckline and running an AC/Country mix . KFDI-FM (101.3 FM) is a 100 kW radio station operating in Wichita, Kansas. Longtime KFDI-FM/Wichita Assistant Program Director, Music Director and midday host Carol Hughes exits the SummitMedia Country outlet after 20 years. A popular morning show radio host in Wichita lost his wife and "superpower" after her battle with COVID-19. KFTI (1070 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. SUMMITMEDIA's COUNTRY KFDI/WICHITA morning host JJ HAYES was named "Large Market Personality Of The Year" at the KANSAS ASSOCIATION of BROADCASTERS' Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. KUDOS to SCRIPPS Country KFDI/WICHITA, Rock KICT/WICHITA, and Regional Mexican KYQQ/WICHITA, which took home the TONY JEWELL Community Service Award from last NIGHT's (10/19) KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF . Television personality Joyce Livingston and Larry Steckline, director of the Kansas National Junior Livestock show, in background. (Bonneville International) This marks the show's first nomination and win. Identifying as "Today's KFDI-FM 101.3, Wichita's Country Favorites," the station runs a contemporary country music format. Held at Sedgwick County 4-H building at Central and Tyler. He toured and performed with the JOHNNY CASH SHOW from 1958 to 1997. Weekends add the voices and personalities of Dane Daniel, Beverlee Brannigan, and Scott Piper. mack sanders - Inducted 2005. Hughes was honored in 2016 with the Sonny Slater Award by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters for service to . KFDI-FM identifying as "Today's KFDI-FM 101.3, Wichita's Country Favorites," the station runs a contemporary country music format. He has been inducted in the TV THEME HALL OF FAME,. Mornings on KFDI get going early at 5am with Brian and Kellie, followed by Carol Hughes in the midday show, Tony Brueski for afternoon drive time, and Mike McQuilliam on the evening shift. "At KFDI, we had 55 employees, and I worked the 3 to 6 afternoon shift and I . There are too many radio stories to list, but I have had the priviledge of working with some very talented people: Scott Shannon, Gary Burbank, Dick Haynes, Jay Lawrence, John Debella, just to name a few." hal-smith@sbcglobal.net. First, all tickets now have a bar code on them so after you go through Security screening - the usher can simply scan your ticket. Company Name Kfdi Main Industry Broadcasting, Media & Internet Website www.kfdi.com Contact Information Headquarters 4200 N Old Lawrence Rd, Wichita, Kansas, 67219, United States (316) 838-3771 Wichita, Kansas Office 11124 E 28th St. N # 112, Wichita, Kansas, 67226, United States (316) 838-9141 Wichita, Kansas Office Plus, favorites like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Keith Urban. The KFDI Morning Show host posted a photo to his FB page along with the . 1947: WKY Oklahoma City . He then moved across town to KFBI, where his "Mack and The Ranch Boys" did a noontime broadcast . KFDI-FM 101.3 host JJ Hayes said his wife, 50-year-old Michelle Horne, was back . A jury convicted 44-year-old Ray Watkins in September of involuntary manslaughter. Now: Hal says (6/02), "I am retired from broadcasting and living in Lincoln (Sacramento area), California. KFDI has a strong emphasis on news, weather, and traffic with the largest news radio team in Kansas and the only one staffed 24/7/366. A jury has found a Wichita man guilty of involuntary manslaughter for a crash over a year ago that killed local radio personality Don Hall. ad- vertiser functions, in what we say and do on the air and off the air . A jury has found a Wichita man guilty of involuntary manslaughter for a crash over a year ago that killed local radio personality Don Hall. In 1964 Mike Oatman arrived and became program director and on air personality for the station. He began his Country career in 1938 as a radio personality in Birmingham, Alabama. The Sedgwick County jury got the case Wednesday afternoon and deliberated about an hour before returning the guilty verdict for 44-year-old Ray Watkins. While his personality isn't heard on the air each day, it is felt in our listener functions . 95.1 (KICT) was founded as the FM adjunct of his at the time monster AM daytimer KFRM out of Salina, running country. WESTERN joined KFTI-A (then called KFDI-A) as an on-air personality in 1986. Wichita Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection to the fatal crash that killed long time Wichita radio personality Don Hall. Police . There are too many radio stories to list, but I have had the priviledge of working with some very talented people: Scott Shannon, Gary Burbank, Dick Haynes, Jay Lawrence, John Debella, just to name a few." hal-smith@sbcglobal.net.