HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) – Sunday afternoon at Monte Sieberns got a whole lot more interesting, after a call with a producer from ABC’s World News Tonight with David Muir. Z103.com’s blind internet radio host has learned that his story, the one we first shared with you earlier this month, will be included on their national show.

Sieberns runs the station from two upstairs rooms at TCB Games, which has turned the former Carnegie Library into its home. He started his dream after losing his job at Marion, funding this next venture, completely out of pocket last year. After bringing seven decades of music to listeners across the country, her next hope is to guide other blind people who hope to start a career in the broadcasting industry.

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As for the near future, Sieberns uses his newfound fame to help others in Huntington. On May 27, he is hosting an event to bring in donations of food, clothing, household items, and money to Love, Inc. In return for generosity, Sieberns will publicly attempt the Paqui one chip challenge (a single tortilla chip made with the best peppers available) with Mayor Richard Strick. A time is yet to be determined, so be sure to check for updates on the Z103.com facebook page.

As the ‘music man’ plans to gear up for another week of his radio show, he tells ABC21 he’s excited to see what he can accomplish in the future and grow his footprint. in northeastern Indiana.

Editor’s Note: The Monte Sieberns story was heavily cut for time on Sunday’s (ET) World News Tonight evening show, due to the Golden State Warriors/Memphis Grizzlies basketball game. We have included in this article the longer and more in-depth version broadcast in other parts of the country.

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