Madison-based Civic Media is continuing its Midwestern expansion with the purchase of 13 radio stations in Illinois and Iowa from the Pritchard family.
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: California Callsign Parked in Iowa
A longtime California callsign has been parked in Iowa. Elsewhere, a South Dakota FM station has gone off the air while stations in North Dakota and Wisconsin are at reduced power.
Update: WREY, WDGY Owner Buys Additional FM Signals, AM Station
The owner of WREY/630 (St. Paul) and WDGY/740 (Hudson, Wis.) is buying another AM station and two FM translators and is seeking to upgrade the two FM signals.
Weekly Log: More Timberwolves TV Affiliates Announced
Fifteen Timberwolves games will be carried on broadcast TV in five markets. Also, a Nebraska community radio station has announced plans for a new studio facility.
Christensen Family Buys Another Southwestern Minnesota Station
The Christensen family is adding another southwestern Minnesota radio station with the purchase of KLQP/92.1 (Madison).
FCC Monitor: Community News Media Completes Rincon TV Purchases
Community News Media has completed its purchase of Rincon TV stations in Lincoln, Milwaukee, and other markets. There are also several Christian radio changes in Des Moines.
Weekly Log: Timberwolves Return to WCCO; Wild Games on KSTP-TV
All Timberwolves games will be back on broadcast radio under a new deal with WCCO. Meanwhile, ten Minnesota Wild games will be on regional broadcast TV.
Leighton to Become Fully Employee-Owned Company
Minnesota radio station owner Leighton Enterprises, which does business as Leighton Media, will become a fully employee-owned company under a stock redemption agreement that will see several top leaders sell their individual…
FCC Monitor: Green Bay LPTV Station Returns License
The owner of a Green Bay low-power TV station has returned its license after another company applied for the channel. Meanwhile, an Appleton, Wis., FM translator will change frequency.
Weekly Log: KARE Moves Show to Streaming; Permanent DST in Manitoba
KARE 11’s “Breaking the News” is moving to a streaming-only show at a new time. Meanwhile, a time change in Manitoba could cause confusion for TV viewers.