The pending shutdown of one of the major radio groups in Milwaukee raises the question: How many major radio groups are there in each market?
Author: Jon Ellis
Large Manitoba AM Station Shuts Down (Updated)
A Manitoba AM station that could also be heard in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota during the day has shut down permanently.
FCC Monitor: Antenna Fire Knocks Northern Wis. FM Off Air
An antenna fire has forced a northern Wisconsin FM station off the air. Not far away, a new TV station has signed on in a different northern Wisconsin city.
Weekly Log: Two Classic Rockers Extend Reach with HD Simulcasts
Two unrelated Classic Rockers have extended their reach on HD subchannels. Elsewhere, a South Dakota fundraising campaign is seeking to restore funding clawed back by Congress.
Update: Several Milwaukee Radio Formats Begin Sign-Offs Amid Sale
Several Milwaukee Radio Alliance stations have begun to wind down their formats after news that two of the group’s stations are being sold.
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.