Sinclair Broadcast Group’s operation in Sioux City has announced plans to move the CBS affiliation in the market to a subchannel of its FOX affiliate.
Author: Jon Ellis
New Owner Plans Hyperlocal Format for South Dakota Station
The future owner of an AM station and its FM translator in northeastern South Dakota is planning a hyperlocal format aimed at the 40+ audience.
Soft Oldies Give Way to Classic Country in Eastern Wis.
An eastern Wisconsin station has dropped a unique Soft Oldies/Light Adult Contemporary format in favor of Classic Country.
Midwest Drops Classic Country for Classic Rock in Fargo
Midwest Communications has dropped Classic Country in favor of Classic Rock in Fargo.
FCC Monitor: KARE Move to UHF Gets Final Approval
The following are updates to stories previously reported here and smaller recent FCC filings and actions that do not merit a full story of their own at this time: Iowa MTN Broadcasting…
Canadian SimSub Listings: Jan. 18-24, 2021
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Free TV Streaming Platform Locast Adds Madison
Locast, the free streaming provider of local TV stations which is facing a legal challenge from the broadcast networks, has added stations in the Madison market.
New Owner to End Three ION Subchannels
The E.W. Scripps Company says it will discontinue three ION subchannels at the end of February following its purchase of the main ION network and its owned-and-operated affiliates.
FCC Monitor: ION Sale Closes; Iowa DOT Returns LPFM Licenses
Recent FCC filings include the closing of ION Media’s sale, the Iowa DOT surrendering its LPFM licenses, and approval of an FM translator move in South Dakota.
Canadian SimSub Listings: Jan. 11-17, 2021
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.