Recent items crossing through the FCC database include a new FM signal coming online in Pierre, South Dakota, and Wisconsin TV and FM radio stations at reduced power.
Author: Jon Ellis
Canadian SimSub Listings: Aug. 2-8, 2021
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
FCC Fines Owners of Two Former Iowa Network Affiliates
The FCC has issued major fines against the licensees of 18 TV stations, including two in Iowa, for allegedly “failing to negotiate for retransmission consent in good faith.”
Locast Brings its Free TV Streaming Service to Milwaukee
Free local TV streaming service Locast has launched in Milwaukee, its 36th market nationwide.
Weigel Buys Central Iowa TV Station
Weigel Broadcasting, which operates numerous networks including Me-TV and H&I, is buying a longtime Class A TV station in central Iowa.
Former TV News Colleagues Compete in Iowa Congressional Race
Both candidates in an eastern Iowa Congressional race are familiar faces in one TV newsroom, because they both used to work there.
FCC Approves New Wisconsin TV Allotment, But Don’t Rescan Just Yet
The FCC has approved an allotment for a new full-power TV station in northern Wisconsin, but it’ll likely be a while before a new station comes on the air – if ever.
Sioux City ABC Affiliate Adds Norfolk Signal
Nexstar ABC affiliate KCAU/9.1 (Sioux City) has added coverage of Norfolk, NE, via a low-power TV station.
Northern Minnesota Stations Transferred Within De La Hunt Family
Longtime northern Minnesota broadcasters Edward De La Hunt, Sr., and his wife Carol De La Hunt are transferring five radio stations to their son and daughter-in-law.
FCC Monitor: New FM’s Sign On at Tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead
Two new FM stations signing on in Grand Portage, MN, are among items crossing through the FCC database in the past week.