Wisconsin Public Radio is among the applicants modifying their proposals for new FM stations, while numerous low-power TV permits are seeking new extensions.
Author: Jon Ellis
“X1075” Brings Alternative to Cedar Rapids
KZIA Inc.’s K298BM/107.5 and KZIA-HD4 (Cedar Rapids) have launched an Alternative format as “X1075,” replacing a Comedy and Sports format that had been called “The Gym OT.”
Smooth Jazz Back in Milwaukee on New FM Translator, AM Station
Smooth Jazz is back on the air in Milwaukee on new FM translator signal W273DQ/102.5 (Milwaukee) and its originating station, WJTI/1460 (West Allis).
“Mix 92.9” Brings Adult Contemporary Back to Bismarck
After seven weeks as “Christmas 92.9,” iHeartMedia’s KYYY/92.9 (Bismarck) has relaunched as “Mix 92.9.”
FCC Monitor: New FM Signing On in Waterloo, LPTV’s Request Extensions
FCC filings in the week before Christmas included a new FM signal signing on in Iowa and several low-power TV stations seeking more extensions.
8 Channels Added as Sioux Falls TV Sale Closes
Radiant Life Ministries has closed on its purchase of the former Sioux Falls FOX affiliate and converted it to a Tri-State Christian Television (TCT) network station with numerous subchannels.
FCC Monitor: Iowa Station Back to 100kW, Changes for Milwaukee?
Recent FCC filings indicate a Des Moines-market FM station is back up to 100kW and that a Milwaukee FM signal may soon change its programming.
FCC To Auction Alexandria Channel after Paying $10M Take it Silent
A full-power TV channel within the Minneapolis market that went silent as a result of the spectrum auction could potentially return to the air as a result of a new FCC auction.
Potential TV Must-Carry Rights Up for Auction in Six Regional Markets
Full-power TV licenses with the Minneapolis, Fargo, Sioux Falls, Green Bay, and Wausau markets are slated to go up for auction in 2022.
Townsquare Bismarck Launches Tweaked Classic Rock Format
Townsquare Media’s Bismarck Classic Rock outlet has launched a new brand and a tweaked playlist after a five-day stunt.