Banished Radio Hosts Find a New Home



From KHQ in Spokane:

SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane radio show stars Dave, Ken, and Molly had their show end abruptly in June, but that didn’t mark the end for the trio. They have announced they will continue their careers at NonStop Local!

The Dave, Ken, and Molly Show, featured on KXLY 920 and 92.9 ZZU, ended after over 30 years without giving the three a chance to say goodbye. The sudden ending of the show sparked a large online response from their loyal morning listeners in Spokane.

Morning listeners now have a new way to hear from their favorite radio hosts, as Dave and Molly announce a new partnership at NonStop Local!

This wasn’t the only announcement the group wanted to share with their fans, as Ken Hopkins announced that he will be retiring.

After 32 years in radio, Ken shared that he plans to focus on his passions and finally sleep in.

"Despite its surprise ending,” Ken noted, “I feel unbelievably fortunate to have spent my entire radio career in this beautiful city."

https://www.khq.com/news/dave-ken-and-molly-celebration-event-at-fox-theater/article_4571630c-6ecf-11ef-b042-e32348cbb3e3.html

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