It’s a problem that has become obvious to any regular news viewer: there are fewer and fewer faces on your local TV newscasts.
Author: Jon Ellis
Several DTV Channel Launches, Changes in Twin Cities
Twin Cities TV viewers now have two new channels from full-power stations, while one network has moved to a new channel.
FCC Monitor: Rapid City FM Station Silent, Two ND LPTV’s Deleted
The FCC says an engineer’s death days before deadline not enough to justify another extension for two North Dakota low-power TV construction permits.
Off Topic: Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
Sometimes the time for change isn’t obvious. For me, deciding to leave my longtime role was a complicated decision. But staying in a job just to collect a paycheck would not be fair to my colleagues or to my employer.
“My Talk 107.1” Wins Another Major Award
Hubbard Radio’s “My Talk 107.1” (KTMY Coon Rapids-Minneapolis-St. Paul) has received a Crystal Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters.
FCC Monitor: Settlement Among Applicants for Southern Minn. FM’s
Recent FCC activity includes a settlement agreement that could result in four new FM stations being granted, as well as extensions for 14 low-power TV construction permits.
Packers Network Adds Affiliates as Milwaukee Flagship Changes
As the Green Bay Packers change their Milwaukee flagship station, the team has announced several new affiliates — including some near Milwaukee.
Storm Knocks Down Tower of North Dakota Town’s Only Major FM Signal
A storm has knocked down the tower of KEYA/88.5 (Belcourt), taking the border region’s only full-power radio signal off the air.
Midwest Relaunches Contemporary Hits Format in Duluth
Six years after dropping Contemporary Hits in the Duluth market, Midwest Communications has relaunched the format on a new frequency.
Update: Omaha Gets NextGen TV Signal Carrying Major Networks
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) arrived in Omaha on April 19, with the market’s first NextGen signal carrying the HD streams of the local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates.