Home Latest UpdatesHelp Us Celebrate Jamie McKibbin’s Birthday Week!05/06/2022News / Public ServiceJamie McKibbin was a lifelong lover of radio and advocate for broadcast education. The Jamie McKibbin Memorial Scholarship Fund, through the MAB Foundation, has been established to honor his legacy and love for broadcasting. We are encouraging donations to honor Jamie’s birthday week (May 9-15) to help us reach the fundraising goal of $50,000 at which point scholarships can start to be awarded. Donations may be made online via PayPal, or sent by check payable to: The Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation 222 North Chestnut St. Lansing MI 48933 (Please note “Jamie McKibbin Scholarship Fund” in the memo line). McKibbin, a longtime staple on the Jackson airwaves on K105.3 and its sister stations, along with his wife Katina, were new radio group owners in 2020 having acquired WIBM-AM, WKHM-AM/FM in Jackson and WCSR-AM/FM in Hillsdale. They understood the importance of small-market, community-based radio and how valuable the airwaves were to listeners and clients in those respective markets. Katina McKibbin continues to serve as owner and president of McKibbin Media Group today carrying on Jamie’s legacy. Like this:Like Loading...... Freeze Warning from WED 2:00 AM EDT until WED 9:00 AM EDT04/26/2022News / WeatherIssued By North Webster – IN, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio Description …FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures expected. WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. WHEN…From 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Like this:Like Loading...... Mother’s Day Contest!04/22/2022CONTESTSLike this:Like Loading...... Notice of Consumers Energy Helicopter Patrol04/20/2022News / Public ServiceA black helicopter flying low in your area is likely the Consumers Energy inspection team surveying their lines and infrastructure for damage from the air. The helicopter is black, silver, and red in color with tail number N135MC. It will by flying lines in the communities of Cement City, Jonesville, Quincy, Reading, Camden, Waldron, and Hudson among others. Like this:Like Loading...... Hillsdale Radio Group Announces Inaugural Summer BBQ Festival04/07/2022Entertainment / NewsHillsdale, Mich. – In an effort to bring more entertainment to the Hillsdale, Michigan community, WCSR 92.1 FM and its parent company, McKibbin Media Group, have announced that the radio station will host its first-ever WCSR Smoke Show event on Saturday, June 25. The WCSR Smoke Show will take place at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds with hours of the event still to be determined. The WCSR Smoke Show, presented by County National Bank, will feature a community BBQ cooking competition, plus live music entertainment and a Kids Zone, among other activities that will be announced at a later date. BBQ CONTEST APPLICATION VENDOR APPLICATION EVENT FAQS FOR BBQ COOKS The festival-style event will be FREE to the public, however, a $5 per-person tasting wristband will be required to participate in the BBQ sampling. The WCSR Smoke Show was created in Hillsdale after a successful K105.3 Fall Festival and Chili Classic event that was held in downtown Jackson last October and operated by McKibbin Media Group and its Jackson stations. “We had such a wonderful, successful chili event in Jackson last fall, we felt it was important to host something similar in the Hillsdale community,” McKibbin Media Group President and Owner Katina McKibbin said. “The WCSR Smoke Show will be a can’t-miss event on the calendar this year. The Hillsdale community has embraced WCSR and its sister station 99.5 The Dale for many years. We are hoping to put on a great event that the community will enjoy as a way to say thanks for that support over the years.” More details on the event will be announced at a later date, but the community and its local businesses can sign up for the BBQ competition now. Applications are available at www.radiohillsdale.com. Cash prizes will be issued to the top teams with a local celebrity guest panel conducting the judging. Other sponsorship opportunities are also available and inquiries can be directed to WCSR sales manager Juli Morgan at djjulimorgan@gmail.com or by calling 517-437-4444. ABOUT McKIBBIN MEDIA GROUP McKibbin Media Group (MMG) was founded by the late Jamie McKibbin (1977-2020) and his wife, Katina, in December of 2019. MMG currently holds six local radio stations in its portfolio, providing quality news, sports and weather coverage, plus music and entertainment to tens of thousands of listeners in the Jackson, Hillsdale and surrounding communities in Michigan. MMG also provides digital and social media services, plus hosts a variety of community events each year. For more information on MMG and its stations, visit www.K1053.com, www.wkhm.com or www.RadioHillsdale.com. MMG Stations Hillsdale, Mich. WCSR 92.1 FM – Hillsdale’s top AC station 99.5 FM The Dale – Hillsdale’s Country Station Jackson, Mich. K105.3 FM – Jackson’s Hit Music Station WKHM 101.5 FM/970 AM – NewsTalk WIBM 95.9 FM/1450 AM – The Power Cow (Country) FOX Sports Radio 101.9 FM – Jackson’s FOX Sports Radio Like this:Like Loading...... Special Weather Statement03/23/2022News / WeatherLike this:Like Loading...... WCSR Announces Radiothon for CASA September 23, 202108/30/2021Entertainment / News / Programming / Public Service / StaffRecently, Hillsdale’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program lost their federal funding due to budget cuts. This accounted for over fifty percent of their operating budget. CASA provides advocates for foster children in and around Hillsdale and Jackson Counties, so they are a vital program that needs our help! Join McKibbin Media Group’s WCSR 92.1 on Thursday, September 23rd from 6am to 6pm for our first ever Radiothon on 92.1FM with LIVE Facebook page streams! The staff will be on hand all 12 hours to perform dares and activities, as well as play zany song requests. We might even put our general manager, Dennis Worden, on the roof somewhere! You’ll also get the chance to learn more about CASA throughout the day with testimonials from families, advocates, and local officials, as well as hear updates from CASA Director, Heather Upton. THE MOST EXCITING NEWS: The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is providing a matching grant up to $10,000! So, with our goal of $10,000 in 12 hours, WE WANT TO SEE CASA END UP WITH $20,000 by the end of our Radiothon! Donate here! Like this:Like Loading...... Bobby Bones Show Launching on MMG Stations04/27/2021Entertainment / News / Programming The Bobby Bones Show will hit the airwaves beginning on Monday, May 3, from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday, on McKibbin Media Group’s iconic country music stations, 95.9 FM The Power Cow in Jackson and Hillsdale’s Country 99-5 The Dale in Hillsdale. Both stations will also carry Bobby’s weekend countdown show on Saturdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Jackson and 6 a.m.-10 a.m. in Hillsdale). “Adding The Bobby Bones Show to our already great lineup of programming in both Jackson and Hillsdale will be exciting for our local listening community,” Katina McKibbin, President and Owner of McKibbin Media Group said. “Bobby has a national brand that our listeners will love. He brings a lot of excitement and engagement to his show. It will be fun to listen to.” Katina McKibbin The Bobby Bones Show, a Premiere Networks syndicate, consists of radio personalities Bobby Bones, Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, and Ray – a high-energy cast who not only keep their listeners on their toes, but also make it their mission to be involved in impactful philanthropy projects. The program was honored with its second CMA Award for “National On-Air Personality of the Year” in 2019 following a third ACM Award in 2018 in the same category. The program was also honored with the Country Radio Seminar/Country Aircheck Award in the National/Syndicated Personality/Show category in 2018. The previous year, Bones was the youngest personality to be elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame. In April 2018, Bones made his debut on ABC TV’s American Idol as a mentor for the top 24 contestants. In 2018, Bones also competed on Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars, taking home the coveted mirror ball trophy with partner Sharna Burgess. “Captain” Steve Boyle Bobby is also a New York Times Best Selling Author for both of his books Bare Bones: I’m Not Lonely If You’re Reading This Book and Fail Until You Don’t: Fight. Grind. Repeat. The Bobby Bones Show will debut on 95.9 The Power Cow Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 6:00am EST and can be heard at 95.9 FM in Jackson, 99.5 FM in Hillsdale, online at 959thepowercow.com, or on the free “95.9 The Power Cow” mobile app for both Apple and Android devices. 95.9 The Power Cow, established in 2015, appeals to a wide demographic in Jackson County by playing a well-balanced mix of the latest country hits, country/pop crossovers, and a sprinkling of the top throwback hits in the genre; expertly selected by program director Steven Boyle. Boyle, who has also been the host of “Country & Coffee with Captain Steve” weekday mornings since the station’s inception, will move to the 10am to 2pm time slot, while longtime midday host Greg Green will deejay 40 minutes of nonstop music from 2pm to 7pm weekdays. 99-5 The Dale was launched in 2020 as a passion project by the late owner of McKibbin Media Group, Jamie McKibbin, and shares much of the same programming as its sister station in Jackson. Like this:Like Loading...... Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
