There are several staff changes at Wisconsin TV stations. In Nebraska, a ceremony is set to formally sign on a new radio station.
Central Iowa Station Drops “Soft Rock” for “Rewind” `90s Hits
KDAO-FM/92.9 (Eldora-Marshalltown) has dropped its longtime Adult Contemporary format following a recent change in station management.
FCC Monitor: Several More New Low-Power TV Stations Granted
The FCC has granted new low-power TV stations in Bismarck, Davenport, Des Moines, Madison, and Sioux Falls. Elsewhere, a South Dakota radio group sale has closed.
Weekly Log: Several Journalists Depart
Several Upper Midwest TV and radio journalists are leaving for retirement or new opportunities.
Omaha’s WOW 590 Returns to Air With ESPN, Huskers (Updated)
Walnut Media returned KXSP/590 (Omaha) to the air on Monday, July 6, using the frequency’s former WOW callsign with an updated Sports format.
FCC Monitor: Several New LPTV’s Granted, Several FM’s Return to Air
The FCC has started granting construction permits for new low-power TV stations after filings resumed earlier this year. Meanwhile, several FM stations have returned to the air.
Civic Media Takes Four Wis. AM Stations Off Air, Cuts Jobs (Updated)
Civic Media has taken four AM stations and three FM translators off the air and cut several positions.
Weekly Log: Job Cuts at Several Radio Groups
Several radio groups have made job cuts, including major cuts at iHeartMedia. The cuts impact numerous morning and afternoon hosts, including the only local host on at least one station.
FCC Monitor: Iowa TV Station, UP AM Station Off Air; Wis. FM Upgrades
An Iowa TV station and an Upper Peninsula AM station have gone off the air. Elsewhere, a northwestern Wisconsin FM station has completed an upgrade.
Weekly Log: KIMT Drops Weekend News, No More Hockey on CBC
Allen Media’s station in the Mason City-Rochester market is no longer carrying weekend newscasts. In Canada, hockey games will no longer air on CBC-TV.