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Author: Jon Ellis

Weekly Log: Both Eau Claire TV Stations Debut New Anchors

Posted on January 23, 2026January 22, 2026 by Jon Ellis

There are four new evening anchors at Eau Claire’s two TV stations. Elsewhere, two Wisconsin Sports radio stations have made changes and Create is coming to North Dakota.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Two Radio Stations Go Silent as Two Others Return

Posted on January 19, 2026January 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A pair of AM and FM stations in Iowa has again gone off the air. Meanwhile, FM stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and South Dakota have returned to the air.

Weekly Log: Five Minnesota Public Media Groups Awarded $500,000

Posted on January 16, 2026January 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Press Forward Minnesota announced it has awarded more than $500,000 to five Minnesota public media organizations through its Save the Signal Minnesota Fund.

FCC Monitor: One FM Returns To Air, Two Others Go Silent

Posted on January 12, 2026January 11, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An FM station in northeastern Iowa has returned to the air, while a station near Des Moines and another in South Dakota have gone off the air.

Weekly Log: Sinclair Switches Provider of Des Moines Newscast

Posted on January 9, 2026January 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The 9 p.m. newscast on Des Moines’ FOX affiliate is now coming from a different station. Meanwhile, several Civic Media radio stations have launched a new morning show.

“Jett FM” Lands in Grand Island after Christmas Stunting

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Legacy Communications has debuted a Contemporary Christian format on K259CZ/99.7 (Grand Island) and KRGI-FM-HD3 after a month of stunting with Christmas music.

FCC Monitor: Minn. AM Station Seeks to Reduce Daytime Power

Posted on January 5, 2026January 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A northern Minnesota AM station is requesting a reduction in its daytime power. Elsewhere, a group is proposing a new full-power TV allotment in Nebraska.

Nebraska AM Station Goes Silent after 62 Years

Posted on January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Connoisseur Media Classic Country outlet KTTT/1510 (Columbus) went silent at the end of 2025.

Yacht Rock Docks on Omaha AM Station after “Santa” Stunt

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An Omaha AM radio station has debuted a new Light Classic Hits format after seven weeks stunting with Christmas music as “Santa Baby.”

Weekly Log: “Minnesota Bound” Changes Channels

Posted on January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 by Jon Ellis

After 30 years on one Twin Cities channel, outdoors program “Minnesota Bound” is moving to a new station.

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