Several Milwaukee Radio Alliance stations have begun to wind down their formats after news that two of the group’s stations are being sold.
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: New FM Signal in La Crosse (Updated)
A new FM translator has signed on in La Crosse, while a low-power TV station has completed a move to Mason City. Also, a Fargo AM station is operating at reduced power.
Duluth Gets First Spanish-Language Broadcast TV Channel
Telemundo Minnesota has added a signal in Duluth, marking the first time Spanish-language programming has been available on broadcast TV in the Twin Ports.
Weekly Log: “Jason Show” Adds Affiliates; Several Wis. TV Moves
Several Wisconsin TV stations have announced staff moves and additions. Elsewhere, Nebraska Public Media is making two additions to its radio schedule.
SDPB Cuts 25% of Staff, Drops Two Programs
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is cutting a quarter of its staff and cancelling two programs following the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting.
Nexstar Purchases Tegna, Forming Two Iowa Duopolies
KARE 11 will get new owners and two duopolies will be formed in Iowa as a result of Nexstar’s purchase of Tegna, announced Tuesday.
FCC Monitor: Several UP, Wis. FM Stations at Reduced Power
Several FM stations in the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin are operating at reduced power. Meanwhile, more LPTV stations are seeking upgrades.
Madison CBS Affiliate Signs On UHF Translators
Five years after moving to a VHF frequency, CBS affiliate WISC-TV/3.1 (Madison) has signed on two UHF digital replacement translators.
Weekly Log: Five National Murrow Awards in the Upper Midwest
A Wisconsin TV station won two of five national Edward R. Murrow Awards presented to Upper Midwest stations. Meanwhile, two TV anchors are departing.
Numerous DTV Changes include ROAR on DT1 Channels
Several TV stations in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin have made changes to their channel lineups.