Numerous stations have recently informed the FCC that they are operating at reduced power, with many citing winter weather conditions (for purposes of this report, the FM power levels listed are effective…
Author: Jon Ellis
University of Jamestown Sells Radio Station to Christian Network
The University of Jamestown is selling KJKR/88.1 (Jamestown) to Hi-Line Radio Fellowship, which operates a regional Christian network, for $20,000. Montana-based Hi-Line owns 30 other stations in five states, including one station in Williston,…
Non-Profit Group Buys AFA Station in Nebraska
A regional non-profit group is buying the American Family Association’s KKNL/89.3 (Valentine). Community Public Media, headed by Rick Watts of Iowa City, is buying KKNL for $2,500. KKNL broadcasts with 250 Watts and signed…
Medford Station Switches to Country with Launch of FM Signal
New translator W296DL/107.1 (Medford) has signed on carrying “Kickin’ Country,” which originates on WIGM/1490 (Medford). The 250-Watt FM translator was obtained during one of the AM Revitalization filing window. WIGM had previously…
Corn Country Launches in Waterloo
Coloff Media has launched “Corn Country” on K293CH/106.5 (Waterloo) and the HD2 signal of KCVM/93.5 (Hudson-Waterloo). The 250-Watt translator signed on last fall with Christmas music. The “Corn Country” playlist includes some…
The Lite’s Back On in St. Cloud
Leighton Enterprises’ KCML/99.9 (St. Joseph-St. Cloud) has changed its slogan to “Lite FM,” a derivation of the station’s original “Lite Rock 99.9” slogan. The Adult Contemporary format had been known as “More…
FCC Approves Gray Purchase of Former Central Neb. NBC Affiliate
The FCC has approved Gray TV’s plan to buy the former NBC affiliate in central Nebraska and return the network to the station. Gray is buying KNHL/5.1 (Hastings) from Legacy Broadcasting for $475,000 and has already…
Gray TV Buys Mankato Station, First in Minnesota
Gray TV is entering Minnesota and New York state with the purchase of United Communications’ stations in two markets for $45 million. The stations include CBS/FOX affiliate KEYC/12 (Mankato), CBS affiliate WWNY/7…
North Shore FM Station Goes Silent
Shire & Shore Communications’ WVVE/95.3 (Grand Marais) has gone off the air due to transmitter problems. The station tells the FCC in a notification of suspension of operations that it is unable…
Sioux City Station Sold
The broadcaster who’s been operating “La Fiesta 97.1” in Sioux City since late 2017 is seeking FCC approval to buy the station outright. The application to transfer K246CJ/97.1 (Sioux City) and its…