Entercom has launched “Hot 105.7” in Milwaukee, ending a rare run of three FM Sports talkers in the city as “The Fan” retreats to AM.
Author: Jon Ellis
Wisconsin AM Station Drops Talk for Oldies
A southern Wisconsin AM radio station has dropped syndicated talk for a traditional Oldies playlist following its recent sale to Magnum Communications.
Winnipeg Jets Move to CJOB, Power 97
The NHL’s Winnipeg Jets are returning to CJOB/680 and will also be simulcast on “Power 97” (CJKR-FM/97.5), giving the team both wider AM coverage and an FM signal.
FCC Monitor: Several Stations Off Air or At Reduced Power
Radio stations in Grinnell, Iowa, and Custer, SD, going silent and 16 low-power TV stations returning their licenses are among items recently crossing through FCC databases.
Canadian SimSub Listings: Oct. 5-11, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Pioneer PBS Adds Channel, Sees Staff Changes as Upgrades Continue
Western Minnesota’s Pioneer PBS is going through a period of change with staff changes, a new channel, and progress towards completing its move into a new facility.
Zoe Communications Adds Two in Northwestern Wisconsin
Northwestern Wisconsin’s Zoe Communications is buying the two radio stations in Ladysmith, adding to its group in the region.
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis Low-Power TV Station Returning to Air
A Minneapolis low-power TV station returning to the air is among the items crossing through FCC databases in the last week.
Scripps’ Purchase of ION Means Future Network Moves
The E.W. Scripps Company announced Thursday that it has reached a $2.65 billion deal to buy the ION television network and 39 of its owned-and-operated stations.
End of “Live from Here” Transforms Weekend Public Radio
The end of “Live from Here” forced public radio services to reconsider their Saturday supper-hour programming for the first time since the Reagan administration.