Items recently crossing through the FCC databases include upgrades for TV stations in Des Moines and Lincoln, as well as the sale of an eastern Twin Cities FM signal.
Author: Jon Ellis
Air1 Translator Back on the Air in Minneapolis
An FCC filing indicates the Educational Media Foundation’s “Air1” Worship music network is back on the air on an analog translator in Minneapolis.
Real Presence Radio On The Air in Winona, Minn., and Harvey, N.D.
The Catholic network “Real Presence Radio” is back on the air in Harvey, N.D., and is also now on the air in Winona, Minn.
KELO-TV Promotes Market Veteran to General Manager
Nexstar has promoted a market veteran to lead CBS affiliate KELO-TV (Sioux Falls) as it faces increased competitive efforts from Gray TV’s stations in the market.
“Resistance” Apparently Over in Milwaukee
The Liberal Talk format “Resistance Radio” continues in Madison, but has been replaced by more ESPN Radio frequencies in Milwaukee.
Eagle Buys Competitor in North Platte (Updated)
Eagle Communications is buying a competing pair of stations in North Platte, bringing the small city back down to two radio groups.
Sioux Falls Station Ditches Hot AC, Goes Back in Time
Townsquare Media has dropped a quarter-century-old Hot Adult Contemporary “Mix” format in Sioux Falls in favor of a Classic Hits format reviving the KKRC callsign.
FCC Monitor: Another Iowa Signal Returns, Numerous LPTV Filings
An Iowa FM signal returning to the air following the derecho and numerous low-power TV filings have recently crossed through the FCC databases.
Tribal FM Station Applies to Enter Sioux City Market
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has applied to upgrade an FM radio station to add coverage of Sioux City, Iowa.
Gray TV Building National Streaming Network Based in Omaha
In the latest move by a major group owner to leverage content from its large station base, Gray TV is launching a national streaming network to be based out of Omaha.