A subchannel affiliation swap will affect several stations in the La Crosse-Eau Claire market, with MeTV going to Quincy-owned stations and Antenna TV going to Nexstar outlets.
Author: Jon Ellis
Not One, But Two, New Formats after Management Change
A belated note that two east-central Minnesota radio stations have debuted new formats following Q Media Properties’ addition of a third station to its regional group.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Power Increases Granted for 4 TV Stations
Recent FCC actions including approval of power increases for four Upper Midwest TV stations. Meanwhile, a new FM signal is coming on the air in South Dakota.
Canadian SimSub Listings: Nov. 16-Nov. 22, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
“K-Love” Owner Gets Madison Signal in Station Swap
The Educational Media Foundation, which operates the non-commercial “K-Love” and “Air-1” Christian music networks, is getting its first signal in Madison in exchange for a trio of signals in another state.
Forum Exits Radio, Turning WDAY Over to Competitor
Forum Communications is exiting the radio business, turning over its Fargo radio station to a former competitor to focus on its other businesses.
Southern Wisconsin Station Flips to Country Following Sale
WKCH/106.5 (Whitewater) has switched from Classic Hits “Kool 106.5” to Country as “Kicks 106.5” following its sale to Magnum Media earlier this year.
Madison Station Sold to Current Programmer
A Madison FM signal and its AM originating station are being sold to the company that has been programming a Liberal Talk format on the stations for the past two years.
Stations Making Earlier Flips to Christmas Music Amid Pandemic
More than twice as many Upper MIdwest stations made the flip to All-Christmas by the first weekend in November this year, compared with last.
FCC Monitor: 2 Wis. Stations Face License Renewal Deadline
FCC activity this week includes a notice that two Wisconsin FM stations’ licenses will expire Dec. 1 unless they apply for renewal.