HC2 Broadcasting has applied for dozens of new low-power TV stations. Meanwhile, the FCC has granted an extension for a Twin Cities radio station to operate at reduced power.
Weekly Log: MPR Adds Local Daytime Hour; Lincoln Airstaff Cut
Minnesota Public Radio has added an hour of local programming to its weekday schedule. Elsewhere, a Nebraska radio station has dropped its local airstaff.
Coloff Sells Northeastern Iowa FM Station to Manager
Thirty-five years after signing on KMCH/94.7 (Manchester), Coloff Media is selling the station to its longtime manager.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Plans To Return ABC, CBS-TV in Western N.D.
Two proposed TV translators could restore ABC and CBS broadcast service in two western North Dakota communities. Elsewhere, a new LPFM station is signing on in Omaha.
Weekly Log: Hennen Moves Back to Old Timeslot; CMA Awards for “KAT 103.7”
Scott Hennen’s Fargo-based talk show has moved back to its longtime mid-morning timeslot. Meanwhile, Omaha’s “KAT 103.7” and its morning team have won CMA Awards.
Ely’s WELY to Split Formats Following Reconstruction
Following several years of efforts to restore the stations to full service, Civic Media’s WELY/1450 and WELY-FM/94.5 (Ely) will split into separate formats the week of Oct. 19.
Riverfront Purchases Four Silent Connoisseur Stations in Iowa
Riverfront Broadcasting is returning to Iowa with the purchase of four silent radio stations from Connoisseur Media.
Leighton Adds Another West-Central Minn. FM Station
Leighton Media is buying KMGK/107.1 (Glenwood) from Steven Nestor’s Branstock Communications.
Civic Media Continues Expansion with Illinois, Iowa Purchases
Madison-based Civic Media is continuing its Midwestern expansion with the purchase of 13 radio stations in Illinois and Iowa from the Pritchard family.
FCC Monitor: California Callsign Parked in Iowa
A longtime California callsign has been parked in Iowa. Elsewhere, a South Dakota FM station has gone off the air while stations in North Dakota and Wisconsin are at reduced power.