Multiple sources confirm to Idaho Radio News that Dave Tester is no longer CEO of the Tester Broadcast Group. Tester did not have an ownership stake in the company - instead, he was CEO and FM Idaho/Locally Owned Radio borrowed his name for the company’s brand. Tester has been replaced by Randy Hyatt according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. A call made for the “day job” today seeking comment was not returned.
Dave Tester was arrested last Thursday in his Meridian home on charges of battery in the presence of children. He was arraigned in Ada County court on the charges Friday afternoon - then released from jail. More here.
The group of stations, which includes KSRV/96.1 Bob FM, KTMB/99.1 The Man, KMHI/Hank FM, KSRV-AM and KAYN/100.7 The Boomer has been rebranded “Impact Radio” - the same name used by the company during its last run at the Boise market, before selling to Horizon Broadcast Group (then buying all the stations back).
Editor’s note: Comments will remain closed on this entry. I’m very reluctantly reversing course on the stated policy to not post crimes committed by members of the Idaho radio community for this one instance only. It now affects his employees - and telling the story without the “why” behind it is not possible. Questions? Comments? idahoradio@gmail.com
