The CEO of the Big Radio group along the Wisconsin-Illinois border is seeking FCC approval to buy his group’s main competitor, but says the stations will be operated separately from the group he currently manages.
Author: Jon Ellis
Cedar Rapids FOX Affiliate Off DirecTV
A retransmission consent dispute has taken FOX 28 (KFXA Cedar Rapids) off DirecTV. KFXA is licensed to Second Generation of Iowa but operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which bought KFXA’s non-license assets…
KTTC Hires New GM
For the second time this year, Quincy Media’s KTTC (Rochester) has hired a new vice president and general manager.
Canadian SimSub Listings: June 1-7, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
KARE 11 News at 5 Adding Third News Anchor
Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 is taking the unusual move of adding a third news anchor to its 5 p.m. broadcast as it reformats the show.
Brandon Station Rebranded as “Pure Country”
Bell Media has rolled out “Pure Country” on 13 stations across Canada, including CKXA-FM/101.1 (Brandon).
Canadian SimSub Listings: May 25-31, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
New FM Signals in Rochester, Sioux Falls, West-Central Minnesota
New 250-Watt FM signals are on the air on Rochester, Sioux Falls, and Glenwood, Minnesota.
New VHF Channel for Northwestern Minnesota
Pioneer Public Television has signed on a new translator on VHF channel 8 in Fergus Falls, replacing the former UHF channel 49 translator in the community.
Southern Minnesota AM Station Back on Air
Townsquare Media’s KFIL/1060 (Preston) has returned to the air at reduced power following an April lightning strike. FCC filings indicate KFIL went off the air April 11 due to extensive lightning damage….