Absolute Communications’ Radio Works group in Worthington has started the new year with a new Classic Hits format.
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: New Omaha FM; Civic Media Closes on Purchase of Four
Recent filings include a new FM frequency signing on in Omaha, a South Dakota FM translator going silent, and closing of a Civic Media purchase in Wisconsin.
Off Topic: My Top Five Day Hikes of 2022
Our national parks offer many kinds of adventures, and there are great hikes to experience even if you have just a few hours. Just be sure to make plenty of stops for pictures on those big elevation gains!
Weekly Log: New La Crosse ND, Quad Cities TV Anchor Changes Channels
Recent developments include a new TV news director in La Crosse, a Quad Cities anchor moving to a different station, and a New Year’s Eve TV scheduling quirk.
Green Bay Station Begins Stunting after Christmas Music Ends
Woodward Communications’ WKZG/104.3 (Seymour-Appleton-Green Bay) has begin stunting as “Weird Al Radio” as it prepares to change its callsign in the new year.
FCC Monitor: 10 Public Radio Stations at Lower Power; KZIA Back to 100kW
Filings include ten public radio stations at reduced power due to icing, a Cedar Rapids station returning to full power, and arguments over who qualifies as a local applicant.
Off Topic: Favorite Radio Stations on Western Roadtrips
If you haven’t already read my bragging about it, I logged about 25,000 miles in roadtrips to the West over the summer. All of that driving gave me plenty of time to…
Weekly Log: Barnard Exits KQ; Sioux City Station Promotes and Hires 4
Recent developments include Tom Barnard’s last KQRS show, four staff changes at a Sioux City TV station, and less PBS Kids programming scheduled for the new year.
Midwest Communications Founder Duke Wright Dies at 83
Duey “Duke” Wright, founder and president of Midwest Communications, has died at the age of 83.
FCC Monitor: Eau Claire FM Going Commercial; Omaha Callsign Change
Recent FCC filings include an Eau Claire-market FM seeking to return to commercial status, stations in Omaha and Wisconsin changing callsigns, and a Door County FM going silent.