Magnum Communications has reached an agreement to purchase another FM radio signal in the La Crosse area.
Author: Jon Ellis
Station-By-Station Look at Upcoming WPR Format Changes (Updated)
Wisconsin Public Radio’s upcoming programming change isn’t a rebrand of its two existing networks, it’s a reconfiguring of how the service presents programming and which stations carry which shows.
WPR To Change Every Station’s Format, Bring Classical to Milwaukee
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced plans to change the format of every one of its stations, creating one network that’s all News/Talk and another that’s all music.
A Closer Look at How WPR Changes Affect Hosts, Programs
While the network stressed that no hosts will lose their jobs, many will be heard in new timeslots.
FCC Monitor: Duluth, Fargo TV Sale Closes; Two New LPFM’s OK’d
The sale of the FOX affiliates in Duluth and Fargo has closed. Meanwhile, the FCC has granted two new low-power FM stations in western North Dakota.
Listen for Distant AM Reception During Eclipse, Even If It’s Cloudy
Even if it’s cloudy on Monday, April 8, people will have a chance to “hear” the solar eclipse on AM radio.
South Dakota AM Station, FM Translator Sold
The company that holds the licenses for KQKD/1380 (Redfield) and its FM translator, K260DG/99.9 (Redfield), is getting a new owner.
Weekly Log: Longtime Engineer Dies; Twin Cities Loses ThisTV
Broadcast engineer Bill Meys, credited with building 26 FM stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, has died.
FCC Monitor: New LPFM’s Granted in Omaha and Wisconsin
The FCC granted one new low-power FM station in Nebraska and two in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, a future FM station in Wisconsin requested a modification of its planned facilities.
Weekly Log: “MyTalk” PM Duo Retiring; Arena Football TV Plans
The longtime afternoon duo at “myTalk 107” is retiring, while “The Current” has a new afternoon host and the Arena Football League is coming to broadcast TV.