Nebraska Public Media has set June 15 as a launch date for its new Omaha signal and revealed partial plans for its new schedule.
Category: Format changes
Rhythmic Adult Contemporary Format Launches in Winnipeg
Native Communications has flipped CIUR-FM/104.7 (Winnipeg) from “Now Country” to “Ziibi 104.7,” featuring a broad range of rhythmic hits.
Civic Media Station in SW Wis. Flips from Talk to Oldies
Civic Media has flipped an AM station and its FM translator in southwestern Wisconsin from News/Talk to Full-Service Oldies.
Newer Music Reaches Nebraska’s “Island” Following Sale
“107.7 The Island” (KSYZ-FM Grand Island) has switched to newer music following its recent ownership change.
Civic Media Flips Upper Peninsula Station from Talk to Oldies
Michigan Civic Media Alliance has changed the format of an Upper Peninsula radio station that it bought last year.
Punjabi-Language Radio Format Launches in Winnipeg
Akash Broadcasting has launched “Connect Winnipeg 1290 AM” on CFRW, carrying a format mixing Punjabi and English-language news, talk, and international music.
Duluth Rock War Breaks Out as “X” Makes Comeback
A battle for Hard Rock fans has broken out in Duluth with a second station adopting the format.
Legacy Changes Two More Formats in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities
Legacy Communications/G.I. Family Radio has changed the formats of two radio stations in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities, marking the company’s fourth and fifth format changes this year.
CBS Radio Shocker Leaves Affiliates Looking for New Networks
Affiliates of CBS Radio will need to find a new source of hourly network news after a surprising announcement March 20 that the network will shut down.
SW Minnesota Radio Station Flips to Rock Following Sale
KCLP/101.1 (Luverne), formerly KLQL, has flipped to “The Rock Farm” following its recent sale to Christensen Broadcasting LUV LLC.