The Morning Mayor Bob Miller and Chris Michaels dive into an important discussion: should high school athletes get paid the way college athletes do with NIL deals? It’s not a simple yes or no—there are big factors to consider, from fairness to the future of youth sports. Join the conversation and share your take!

The Morning Mayor Bob Miller and Chris Michaels dive into an important discussion: should high school athletes get paid the way college athletes do with NIL deals? It&rsquo;s not a simple yes or no&mdash;there are big factors to consider, from fairness to the future of youth sports. Join the conversation and share your take!

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

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The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the “eights,” comprehensive local news from the Associated Press “News Operation of the Year,” and national news from FOX. 

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the&nbsp;&ldquo;eights,&rdquo; comprehensive local news from the Associated Press &ldquo;News Operation of the Year,&rdquo; and national news from FOX.

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Should High School Athletes Be Paid? A Closer Look at NIL for Teens

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, for a candid discussion following what he called the final nail in the coffin for the 287(g) program after the state moved to dismantle it. Sheriff Jenkins shared his perspective on what the end of the long-running partnership means for local law enforcement and how his office is adjusting moving forward.

He also highlighted some concerning trends deputies are seeing on the ground, including a recent surge in guns being taken off the streets during routine traffic stops and a growing number of child exploitation cases in the region. Jenkins discussed the work of the Sheriff’s Office dedicated unit focused on combating these crimes, emphasizing the commitment to protecting the community and going after those responsible.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, for a candid discussion following what he called the final nail in the coffin for the 287(g) program after the state moved to dismantle it. Sheriff Jenkins shared his perspective on what the end of the long-running partnership means for local law enforcement and how his office is adjusting moving forward.
He also highlighted some concerning trends deputies are seeing on the ground, including a recent surge in guns being taken off the streets during routine traffic stops and a growing number of child exploitation cases in the region. Jenkins discussed the work of the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office dedicated unit focused on combating these crimes, emphasizing the commitment to protecting the community and going after those responsible.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Sarah Rodriguez, Park Manager at Cunningham Falls State Park, to talk about the 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival coming up this March. The event takes place March 14–15 and March 21–22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park’s William Houck Area and celebrates the traditional art of turning sap into syrup.

Visitors can enjoy live sap-to-syrup boiling demonstrations every hour, a pancake and sausage breakfast, hayrides, and live bluegrass music, making it a perfect family outing and a sweet way to celebrate the season in the Catoctin Mountains.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Sarah Rodriguez, Park Manager at Cunningham Falls State Park, to talk about the 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival coming up this March. The event takes place March 14&ndash;15 and March 21&ndash;22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park&rsquo;s William Houck Area and celebrates the traditional art of turning sap into syrup.
Visitors can enjoy live sap-to-syrup boiling demonstrations every hour, a pancake and sausage breakfast, hayrides, and live bluegrass music, making it a perfect family outing and a sweet way to celebrate the season in the Catoctin Mountains.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Sarah Rodriguez, Park Manager at Cunningham Falls State Park

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Brad Young, President of the Frederick County Council, to talk about the referendum petition effort aimed at putting the county’s data center bill to a public vote. Young explained how the process works, what it could mean for the legislation moving forward, and how the county would respond if the measure ends up on the ballot.

Listeners also had the chance to call in with questions, asking how data centers could affect traffic, infrastructure, taxes, and everyday life in Frederick County. It was a lively and informative discussion on one of the most talked-about issues in the community right now.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Brad Young, President of the Frederick County Council, to talk about the referendum petition effort aimed at putting the county&rsquo;s data center bill to a public vote. Young explained how the process works, what it could mean for the legislation moving forward, and how the county would respond if the measure ends up on the ballot.
Listeners also had the chance to call in with questions, asking how data centers could affect traffic, infrastructure, taxes, and everyday life in Frederick County. It was a lively and informative discussion on one of the most talked-about issues in the community right now.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Should High School Athletes Be Paid? A Closer Look at NIL for Teens

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