With the FCC database indicating a pending callsign change to WBEV-FM, WXRO/95.3 (Beaver Dam) has confirmed that it will change formats on Aug. 1.
Category: Format changes
Flood Launches Spanish-Language Format on 100kW Tri-Cities FM
Flood Communications has launched the first full-power Spanish-language FM format in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities.
Classic Hits Get an Upgrade in North-Central Minnesota
De La Hunt Media has shuffled formats in the Walker area, upgrading Classic Hits, adding a Sports outlet and dropping full-time Adult Contemporary.
Rural North Dakota Station Returns to Farm-Based Classic Country
A radio station in rural northeastern North Dakota has dropped much of the syndicated talk from its format and returned to its Country roots.
Midwest Relaunches Contemporary Hits Format in Duluth
Six years after dropping Contemporary Hits in the Duluth market, Midwest Communications has relaunched the format on a new frequency.
NPR News/Talk to Upgrade to Full-Power Quad Cities Signal
WVIK/90.3 (Rock Island) has announced plans to switch to a full-time NPR News/Talk format, with Classical music moving to a smaller signal and an HD subchannel.
Bob FM Adds Several More North Twin Cities Metro Signals
The Classic Country “Bob FM” format has added several more signals in the northern Twin Cities metro area as the “Big Q” Oldies format becomes HD and online-only.
Midwest Drops Conservative Talk for Sports in Twin Ports
Midwest Communications has dropped its Conservative Talk format in Duluth-Superior, moved two local hosts to a different station, and upgraded Wisconsin-based Sports Talk.
Northwestern Closes Purchase of Two Rapid City Stations, Third to be Sold
“97.9 The Breeze” (KTPT Rapid City) has told listeners that the station will be sold and its Worship format will end.
KKOJ Tweaks Playlist to Classic Country
Two years after flipping to Traditional Country, KKOJ/1190 (Jackson, Minn.) and translator K249EO/97.7 have moved to Classic Country.