CBS is building its first fully-owned subchannel network with the launch of a new lifestyle channel “Dabl” on Sept. 9. According to a news release provided to national trade publications, Dabl will…
Author: Jon Ellis
Wildfire Takes CBC Station Off Air in Remote Ontario Town
One of two radio signals in the small community of Pickle Lake, Ontario, is off the air due to a wildfire. CBC Radio reported earlier this week that the fire destroyed the…
Canadian SimSub Listings: June 15-21, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Another CBC Move to FM on North Shore Approved
Canadian regulators have given the CBC permission to move another station on Lake Superior’s North Shore from AM to FM.
Former KCCO-TV Tower Demolished
Part of western Minnesota TV history came crashing to the ground this spring. The former tower of now-deleted KCCO-TV/7 (Alexandria) near Westport was brought down in a controlled demolition on April 18….
FCC Filings: Temporary Site for Twin Cities FM; 2 Neb. FM’s Silent; SD Storm Damage
A suburban Twin Cities translator will use a temporary facility this summer. Meanwhile, two Nebraska FM’s have gone off the air and two Black Hills FM’s are at reduced power.
Canadian SimSub Listings: June 8-14, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Father, Son Tell FCC Janesville Groups Will be Operated Separately
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.
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.