Civic Media has flipped an AM station and its FM translator in southwestern Wisconsin from News/Talk to Full-Service Oldies.
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: Rincon TV Sale Approved, Iowa FM Changes Frequency
The FCC has approved Community News Media’s purchase of stations from Rincon Broadcasting. Also, a southern Iowa FM station has changed frequency.
Newer Music Reaches Nebraska’s “Island” Following Sale
“107.7 The Island” (KSYZ-FM Grand Island) has switched to newer music following its recent ownership change.
Weekly Log: Twin Cities Morning Host Adds Afternoon Show
A Twin Cities morning host is now also hosting afternoons on a different station. Elsewhere, there are hints of an upcoming change in Rice Lake, Wis.
Milwaukee Black Media Trust to Run Radio Stations, Newspaper
Civic Media has announced the formation of the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, which will ultimately run two radio stations and a newspaper.
FCC Monitor: KSTP(AM) At Reduced Power; KNWS Adds Night Service
KSTP/1500 (St. Paul) is operating at reduced power due to technical issues. Elsewhere, KNWS/1090 (Waterloo) has added nighttime service.
Weekly Log: Nexstar/Tegna Combination On Hold
The Nexstar-Tegna deal is paused after a federal judge issued an order put the combination of the companies on hold until the legal challenge of the sale is completed.
FCC Monitor: Several U.P. FM Stations Continue at Reduced Power
Five stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are operating at reduced power. Elsewhere, a Mason City FM station has been granted an upgrade.
Local Broadcaster Buys Silent Omaha AM Station
About two months after it took KXSP/590 (Omaha) off the air, SummitMedia has reached an agreement to sell the station to locally-owned Walnut Media.
Twin Cities PBS Takes Over Operations of Southern Minn. Station
Following a major loss of federal funding, southern Minnesota’s only PBS station has transferred control to Twin Cities Public Television.