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Author: Jon Ellis

Update: Former “Devils Advocates” Co-Host Returns to Civic Media

Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media has announced that the former co-host of “Devils Advocates Radio” will host a new show in the same afternoon timeslot starting Monday, Sept. 9.

FCC Monitor: New LPFM Granted in MN; Omaha LPFM Canceled

Posted on September 2, 2024September 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC activity includes the grant of a new low-power FM station in Marshall, Minn., and cancellation of an Omaha low-power FM station that had reported going off the air last year.

Coloff Media Buying Maquoketa Radio Stations (Updated)

Posted on August 30, 2024December 6, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A plan for Coloff Media to purchase eastern Iowa radio stations KMAQ/1320 and KMAQ-FM/95.1 (Maquoketa) has been filed with the FCC.

Weekly Log: “Tent Show Radio” Signs Off; KCCW For Sale?

Posted on August 30, 2024August 29, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Long-running weekend radio show “Tent Show Radio” has signed off. Meanwhile, reports indicate Paramount may be looking to sell a Minnesota TV license.

IPR Brings 24-Hour Alternative to FM in Des Moines

Posted on August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Iowa Public Radio has switched two broadcast signals to the 24-hour version of its Alternative service, which was previously only available online.

FCC Monitor: Wisconsin AM Tower Falls after Guy Wires Clipped

Posted on August 26, 2024August 25, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A Wisconsin AM station is transmitting at reduced power after one of its four towers collapsed during construction. Meanwhile, the end of a 14-year freeze on low-power TV channel changes resulted in several upgrade applications.

Weekly Log: Numerous Broadcast Arrivals, Departures

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A jam-packed week of personality announcements includes new TV anchors, radio host changes, several departures, and three new managers.

Nebraska’s Spirit Catholic Radio Signs On Third New Station of 2024

Posted on August 22, 2024August 21, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Nebraska’s Spirit Catholic Radio network has signed on its third new station of the year, its ninth full-power station overall.

Dueling Applications Filed for Channel 24 in Twin Cities

Posted on August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Following the end of an FCC freeze on channel changes by low-power TV stations, two Twin Cities-area stations have filed competing applications for the same channel.

FCC Monitor: Update on Silent North Dakota Radio Stations

Posted on August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The owner of two North Dakota radio stations that recently went silent says they are “analyzing conditions” as they decide what to do next.

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