The Little Guy with a Big Dream: Chris Larko’s Radio Odyssey On the gritty south side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, where perseverance was as common as the hum of factory shifts, Christopher “Chris” Larko came of age with scant resources but an unquenchable thirst for the airwaves. Nurtured in a single-parent household by his devoted mother, Roberta Louise (Brodbeck) Larko, following his father's departure, Chris navigated the challenges of a […]

A Radio Icon's Decades-Long Journey Through the Airwaves In the pantheon of radio personalities who shaped the sound of Top 40 and beyond, few names evoke the raw energy and programming prowess quite like Bill Hennes. Known on-air as "Wild Willy" or "Wild Willy Mitchell," Hennes embodied the rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll radio in the 1960s and '70s, transitioning from a high-octane DJ to a visionary program director […]

Fort Wayne’s Radio Legend and Voice of Connection Dead at Age 77 On August 22, 2025, Fort Wayne, Indiana, bid farewell to Ronald Lee Gregory, a radio icon whose warm voice, quick wit, and genuine love for broadcasting touched countless lives. Passing at age 77, Gregory left behind a 45-year legacy that defined Midwest radio. Known for his versatility—wearing hats as a host, mentor, ham radio enthusiast, and station owner—Gregory’s […]

In the kaleidoscope of radio broadcasting, where voices crackle through the airwaves and personalities shape cultural moments, one man has stood quietly behind the scenes, camera in hand, preserving the heartbeat of an industry. Art Vuolo, Jr., affectionately dubbed “Radio’s Best Friend,” has spent over five decades capturing the essence of radio through his lens, amassing an unparalleled archive of video airchecks, radio conventions, and special events. His contributions extend […]