Information on the effects of Alpha Media‘s recent cuts at radio stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota continues to trickle in, with listeners reporting long periods of dead air on some…
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: New Student-Run LPFM Granted in Iowa
Recent FCC activity includes the grant of a new student-run FM station in Sioux City, Iowa, and an upgrade being completed by an FM translator in Mankato, Minn.
Weekly Log: Two Join KDWB Morning Show
Two new co-hosts have joined KDWB’s “Dave Ryan Show.” Elsewhere, a new political TV channel is poised to launch in Milwaukee.
Alpha Media Drops Numerous Longtime Upper Midwest DJ’s
Several longtime radio announcers have announced that they have been let go from Alpha Media stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; Wis. LPFM Application Dismissed
The FCC is considering numerous changes to the rules for low-power TV and translator stations. Meanwhile, it dismissed an application for a low-power FM station in northern Wisconsin.
Update: Sale of Southern Minnesota AM Station Withdrawn
Townsquare Media has withdrawn an application to transfer a rural southern Minnesota AM radio station to a local non-profit group.
Weekly Log: WPR’s Major Realignment Begins Monday
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced plans for HD subchannel changes as part of its May 20 realignment. There are also several Milwaukee radio lineup changes.
Northfield Radio Station To Be Sold to News Director (Updated)
Jeff Johnson announced plans to retire from KYMN/1080 (Northfield) this fall and sell the station to Rich Larson, the station’s current news director.
Spirit Catholic Radio’s 8th Full-Power Signal Signs On
Spirit Catholic Radio Network has signed on the eight full-power FM signal in its service covering Nebraska.
WRJN Flips Back to Full-Service Oldies Format
Less than a year after dropping music for Civic Media’s News/Talk lineup, WRJN/1400 (Racine) and its two FM translators have flipped back to a full-service music format.