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.
Author: Jon Ellis
“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The Liberal Talk format “Resistance Radio” continues in Madison, but has been replaced by more ESPN Radio frequencies in Milwaukee.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.
National Program Changes Prompt WPR Lineup Adjustment
Wisconsin Public Radio is shifting its lineups on Aug. 31 in response to changes in production for several national programs.
Regulator Reduces Spending Requirements for Thunder Bay TV
The CRTC has approved a license renewal allowing CKPR-DT to potentially spend less on Canadian programming and local news, though the station plans to keep up its current level of news.
FCC Watch: One More Iowa Derecho Casualty; New FM Signals in Minn.
An Iowa FM station at reduced power and new FM signals signing on in southern Minnesota are among items recently crossing through FCC databases.