Managing Editor of Newsroom Ventures, publisher of six Arkansas newspapers, contributor to Talk Business & Politics. 33-year news vet, previously with Arkansas PBS, KUAR, The Miami Herald, WLRN, CBS News Radio. https://hibblenradio.com/
Michael Hibblen
Here's my story on the congressional field hearing that featured testimony from Kevin Costner supporting legislation that would protect and provide money for repairs of public lands and national parks. From Talk Business & Politics: talkbusiness.net/2026/06/kevi...
Former Cuban leader Raul Castro could be indicted for his alleged role in the shooting down of two civilian planes 30 years ago that killed three Americans and sent US-Cuba relations plunging.
The latest donations bring fundraising efforts to within $272,188 of the goal.
PBS programs will remain in Arkansas after commission accepts funds raised for dues
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U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman is hosting a field hearing of the House Committee on Natural Resources in Hot Springs to discuss the reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act. It would invest nearly $2 billion in national parks and public lands. I’ll have a full report later today.
Actor Kevin Costner is speaking about the importance of national parks at a hearing right now in Hot Springs being hosted by U.S.Rep. Bruce Westerman. “It’s important to stand up for these places. It requires real stewardship." I'll write a full story later today.
Thirty years ago this week, Willie Nelson visited a small town Arkansas radio station. He wasn't on tour, but came in response to a letter from an employee. Willie spent about 90 minutes performing live on the air, then visited with each person in the crowd outside. hibblenradio.com/remembering-...
Sad to know this is the final day for CBS News Radio. Over the span of a decade, I reported major stories for the network. Here are my thoughts, as well as audio of some of the bigger stories I covered for CBS. hibblenradio.com/after-nearly...
Leaders of Arkansas’ historically Black colleges and universities are voicing excitement about the IGNITE Act in Congress. It would facilitate grants for renovations and infrastructure. Here's my story for the Pine Bluff Commercial.
Sad to learn NPR Political Correspondent Don Gonyea confirms he is among staffers who voluntarily accepted buyout offers. It was a joy talking with him on the air at KUAR in 2015 after he covered Mike Huckabee's presidential announcement in Hope, Arkansas. www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-region...
The latest donations bring fundraising efforts to within $272,188 of the goal.
Just outside of Hot Springs National Park, a field hearing was held Friday (June 12) by members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources who heard testimony and advocacy for...
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Former Cuban leader Raul Castro could be indicted for his alleged role in the shooting down of two civilian planes 30 years ago that killed three Americans and sent US-Cuba relations plunging.
A bill in Congress would direct the U.S. Department of Education to award grants to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to cover the cost of renovations, repairs and construction of c...
CBS News Radio will be shutting down in May. Even though I haven’t worked for the network in decades, the announcement Friday, nonchalantly noting that it’s part of a 6% reduction in workforce, was he...
Thirty years ago, Willie Nelson rolled into Glenwood for an appearance on local radio combo KWXI-AM 670/KWXE-FM 104.5. A large crowd of cheering fans showed up with signs and red bandannas.
