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Author: Jon Ellis

FCC Approves Plan for WCCO-TV and KARE to Share Antenna

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved applications for two major Twin Cities TV stations to share a new top-mounted antenna at the well-known Telefarm transmitter site in Shoreview.

More Channels for Twin Cities: Low-Power TV Station Upgrades

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jon Ellis

There are more digital TV channels available for Twin Cities residents after a west-suburban low-power TV station completed an upgrade.

Des Moines To Have Charter Affiliate of New Sports Betting TV Network

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Des Moines will be one of nine cities to have a new sports betting digital TV network when it launches on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

24-Hour Sports Comes to Winona FM Dial

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Leighton Enterprises has brought an FM Sports format to Winona, dropping a longtime Country format.

FCC OK’s Gray TV Station’s Move Closer to Lincoln

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved Gray TV’s plan to move an NBC affiliate closer to Nebraska’s capital city, moving from VHF to UHF at the same time.

Update: Christian Network Completes Purchase of Iowa City TV Station

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A TV station reaching Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities is now carrying the TCT network after a sale to a sister organization of the network.

FCC Monitor: K-Love Changes Cedar Rapids Frequency, Threat of Objection Prompts Wis. FM Change

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Facility changes, sale closings, and more

FCC Monitor: Unbuilt LPTV’s Deleted, Busy Times for Others

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has deleted 168 unbuilt low-power TV construction permits in the region, while many others have been sold or modified their planned facilities.

Estherville Radio Stations Get New Local Owner

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Matt and Jessica Beaver’s Beaver Broadcasting is buying KILR-FM/95.9 and KILR/1070 from Roger Jacobson’s Jacobson Broadcasting.

Construction of New Nebraska TV Tower Underway

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A new TV tower is rising out of the cornfields near I-80 west of Nebraska’s capital city.

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