Industry News Bits MON 10/12/26
Fundraisers this week .. WCIC/Peoria .. New Life Radio/Griffin, GA .. KPAR/Dickinson, ND .. KNWC/Sioux Falls .. Go Mix/NC ..
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WNFR/Port Huron, MI (Hope FM) Community Engagement Director/Afternoon host Emma Falls is departing the station. Emma exits to serve at her local church.
Emma told HisAir today, “It’s been the sweetest and most life-giving time to work for the last 5 years at HopeFM. They’ve lived so much life with me and taught me so much! I love this industry and I love these people.”
Emma leaves WNFR as Brett Hager returns to host afternoons starting in November . Emma has been hosting the afternoon show solo since Dec 2025 when Hager joined KLJT/St Louis (Worship One) (88.1) as APD/morning host.
K-LOVE announces Ed Lenane has been appointed Vice President of K-LOVE Global. K-LOVE Global will be focused on expanding the reach and impact of K-LOVE around the world.
Ed has almost 30 years at K-LOVE and industry experience at nearly every level, including internationally. Reporting to Dr. Wood, he will collaborate closely with K-LOVE’s primary international partner, Trans World Radio, while also exploring other ways to spread the hope of Christ around the world. He will assemble a Global team drawn from internal departments to assess opportunities and accomplish the goals of this expansion.
Also, K-LOVE announced today it is teaming up with Trans World Radio (TWR) to bring Gospel-oriented content to most of the world. The venture brings together two organizations that have been reaching people with God’s message for almost 120 years combined. Together, the ministries hope to reach up to 190 countries with a special emphasis on countries that are closed or restricted to Christian missionary efforts.
“K-LOVE excels at music and encouragement, and TWR has spent over 70 years reaching people in their own language with local teams around the world. Tom and the K-LOVE team understand that cultural differences matter, and that ministry in someone’s heart language is how you reach them with the love of Christ,” says TWR President Andy Schick.
“We believe the Lord used the founders of K-LOVE to create something really special by combining the passion and encouragement of talented disc jockeys with incredible music that resonates with a large portion of the population who might not otherwise tune in to a religious broadcast,” says K-LOVE CEO Tom Stultz. “When we realized we could extend our positive and encouraging messages on a global basis, we knew we had to pursue it. We are delighted TWR is as excited about this as we are. Our combined mission is to make Christ known where He’s not known.”
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Daywind Record’s Dusty Wells won his first GMA Dove Award for “We Shall Behold Him – A Tribute to Dottie Rambo!” in the Musical/Choral collection of the year.
Dusty told HisAir, “I am simply overwhelmed and so thankful to celebrate this Dove Award win with Bradley Knight, Johnathan Crumpton, and the incredible artists who helped bring We Shall Behold Him: A Tribute to Dottie Rambo to life. This was a dream of my heart for more than 20 years. Dottie’s music helped shape my life, and getting to share these songs with a new generation means more than I can express. What thrills me most is knowing that her music and legacy continue to touch hearts and point people to Jesus. I’m so grateful to have a small part in keeping that gift alive.”
New Life Radio Russia Update: Despite daily bombing in Odessa, Ukraine and many close calls, the mission staff of New Life Radio is broadcasting God’s Word in two languages, sharing the Gospel to suffering peoples on both sides of this conflict.
The last few months have been quite a challenge, and these upcoming months will be ones of much technical upgrading, and adding satellite coverage throughout the landmass of Russia as that nation severely restricts its media, internet, and access to Christian radio.
Please keep New Life Radio Russia staff in your prayers, for the Lord’s protection of radio facilities, and that many would come to know the Savior as they hear the Word of God properly taught.
Also, NLR adds new announcer Valentina (Valya) (pictured) who is from Chornomorsk. 22 years old and a seminary student, Valya has a passion to reach young people for Christ and works with her husband Daniel at their local church in children’s ministries.
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After more than two decades of faithful service to the Lord, Dr. Tim Sisk announces he will be will be retiring from Moody Bible Institute on December 31, 2026, from his role as senior vice president and provost. Plans are underway for a national search to identify Moody’s next senior vice president and provost.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 12, 2022
WGTS/Wash DC morning show co-host, Blanca Vega, has resigned after 10 years to focus on her health and family.
Blanca shared, “being part of the team that brought WGTS to one of the top 3 stations in the market is something I will always feel proud of. But it’s the people and comments received like ‘what you said was exactly what I needed to hear today’ or ‘I needed to hear your laugh this morning’ is what I will treasure most. At the same time, I feel God leading me in a different direction in this season of my life.”
Milestones:
Dave Margalotti 12 years at Family Life NY/PA
Joe Paulo 9 years at Hope Media Group/Houston
Tracy Leek celebrates 21 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Jen Driskill 3 years at KTIS/Minneapolis
10/11
Jackie Cooper Moore 12 years at KCVO/Camdenton
Doug Day 10 years at Spirit FM/VA
WARV/Warwick, RI celebrates its 46th anniversary
Dorothy “Dottie” Leonard (Daywind) passed 2 years ago
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New Life Radio Russia
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