Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; LPTV Stations Seek Major Moves
Several more LPTV stations have applied to move into the Twin Cities metro area. They’re among many applications filed by LPTV stations during a filing window for major modifications.
Two More National Christian Networks Sign On in Des Moines
Two more national Christian networks have begun broadcasting in Des Moines, bringing the total number of Christian radio services in the capital city to 13.
Weekly Log: More Changes at Civic’s News/Talk Network
The morning host on most of Civic Media’s News/Talk stations has announced that his show is ending. Elsewhere, a Winnipeg AM station is back on the air after two years of silence.
Civic Media Buys Fourth Milwaukee-Area AM Radio Station (Updated)
Civic Media is buying WNOV/860 (Milwaukee), W293CX/106.5 (Milwaukee), and the weekly Milwaukee Courier newspaper from Courier Communications.
Cumulus to Silence Wisconsin AM Station at End of 2025 (Updated)
Cumulus Media’s WNAM/1280 (Neenah-Menasha) has announced plans to go silent at the end of 2025, the latest in a continuing trend of AM stations going off the air.
Civic Media Switches Central Wisconsin Station to Oldies
For the third time in five months, Civic Media has switched one of its Wisconsin stations from News/Talk to a music-based format.
FCC Monitor: Two Minn. AM Stations Go Non-Directional at Night
Filings indicate two Minnesota AM stations have completed projects to reduce power and go non-directional at night. Elsewhere, a future Madison LPFM has changed plans for a frequency change.
Connoisseur Media Returns License of Silent Lincoln AM Station
Exactly one year after it went off the air, Connoisseur Media has returned the license of KLMS/1480 (Lincoln).
Weekly Log: Another Longtime WISN Host Moves to Podcast
Longtime Milwaukee morning host Jay Weber will leave the airwaves but launch a podcast. Elsewhere, “La Crosse Talk” has a new host and Iowa PBS is moving “PBS News Hour.”