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Author: Jon Ellis

Canadian SimSub Listings: May 10-16, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

Townsquare Exits Crowded Cedar Rapids Top 40 Field

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Townsquare Media has ended a ten-year-old Contemporary Hits format in the Cedar Rapids market after its agreement to run the station that had carried the format apparently expired.

Nebraska Panhandle FM Switches from AC to Country

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A 100kW FM signal serving Nebraska’s panhandle south of Scottsbluff has switched from Adult Contemporary to Country, while its counterpart has switched to Classic Country.

Update: Sale of Twin Cities Christian Radio Station Filed with FCC

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC filing to transfer a Twin Cities FM station’s license from one Christian broadcaster to another details what will happen if the buyer decides to sell.

Sinclair CW Stations to Add Evening National News

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Jon Ellis

CW affiliates in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Omaha are due to begin carrying a late-evening national news block this fall.

Des Moines-Based Meredith Sells TV Group to Gray

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Gray TV’s latest acquisition does not include any Upper Midwest TV stations but does have a regional connection: the seller is Des Moines-based Meredith Corporation.

Former Wisconsin Station Owner Gene Kirchner Passes

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Former western Wisconsin radio station owner Gene Kirchner has passed away. Kirchner owned WRDN AM-FM (Durand) from 1986 to 2001.

“Boost” Takes Over Former “Air1” Signal in Minneapolis

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jon Ellis

With the Worship music network Air1 now airing on a larger signal in the Twin Cities, the former Minneapolis Air1 signal is now carrying a new Christian network.

FCC Monitor: Neb. UHF Move Advances; Wis. FM Permit Expires

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A central Nebraska TV station’s proposal to move to UHF has advanced. Meanwhile, the FCC deleted an unbuilt FM translator station in rural Wisconsin.

Canadian SimSub Listings: May 3-9, 2021

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

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