Forum Communications has closed on its purchase of Rapid City’s NBC affiliate. Elsewhere, Iowa’s KDAO-FM is seeking another power boost following its recent frequency change.
Author: Jon Ellis
Forum Sells WDAY Radio After 89 Years of Ownership
Forum Communication is selling WDAY/970 (Fargo) to Bakken Beacon Media, which already operates the station as part of its Flag Family Media business.
Weekly Log: Scripps News to Leave Air; CHSN Coming to IA, WI
One digital subchannel will leave the air while another one arrives. Meanwhile, a Minnesota radio station has switched much of its lineup to “Podcast Radio.”
FCC Monitor: Iowa FM Changes Frequency
A central Iowa FM station has changed frequency, paving the way for a Des Moines upgrade. Elsewhere, South Dakota’s KDLO-TV is back to full power after building a new tower.
Weekly Log: Four New Faces at KMSP; New WPR Associate Dir.
The Minneapolis FOX O&O has a new anchor and several new reporters. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV anchor is departing.
FCC Monitor: MPR Returns to Alexandria; Black Hills FM Signal Upgrades
Recent FCC filings include an Alexandria FM translator returning to the air, the grant of a new student LPFM station in Minot, and word that a Duluth LPTV station won’t operate.
Weekly Log: New Radio Hosts in Green Bay, Des Moines
There are new radio hosts in Green Bay and Des Moines and a new TV news manager in Green Bay.
Bott Radio Network Signs On New North Platte Radio Station
Bott Radio Network has signed on a new station in North Platte, Neb., according to an FCC filing.
Former Upper Peninsula CBS Affiliate Now Carrying ABC
An Upper Peninsula station which had carried CBS until switching to My Network TV a few years ago is now carrying ABC.
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Station Upgrades Weeks After Sign-On
Less than a month after signing on, a new northern Wisconsin station has increased its power. Elsewhere, a North Dakota and Montana radio sale has closed.