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Weekly Log: Milwaukee Met Moves; Iowa Radio Show Simulcast

Posted on June 27, 2025June 26, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Scripps NBC affiliate WTMJ-TV/4 (Milwaukee) announced that meteorologists Tyler Moore and Kristen Kirchhaine are departing the station, while meteorologist Brendan Johnson is being promoted to weekday mornings.

Matt Kalish announced that he is joining Tegna ABC affiliate WOI-DT/5.1 (Ames-Des Moines) as news director.

Townsquare Media’s KHAK/98.1 (Cedar Rapids) announced that the “Brain and Courtlin” morning show will be simulcast on “K92.3” (KOEL-FM Oelwein-Waterloo) beginning June 30 following the departure of Kerri Mac, who is moving to a Townsquare station in another state. Though they target different markets, KHAK and KOEL-FM are co-located in Cedar Rapids with other Townsquare stations.

Hawkeyes play-by-play voice Gary Dolphin announced that the Hawkeye Radio Network in the Quad Cities is moving to WQUD/107.7 (Erie, IL).

Civic Media announced that WELY/1450 and K280AT/103.9 (Ely) will carry the Minnesota Vikings for the next seven seasons.

KNXR/97.5 (Rochester) announced that it has completed an antenna replacement project.

In case you missed it here:

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