“Radio Milwaukee” (WYMS/88.9) is receiving a $450,000 Corporation for Public Broadcasting grant to develop new Urban Alternative programming.
Category: Format changes
“Jack” Brings Rock-Leaning Classic Hits to Central Wisconsin
Midwest Communications has brought the “Jack FM” brand to central Wisconsin, replacing a previous Hard Rock format with a Classic Hits-based playlist that leans Rock.
24-Hour Sports Comes to Winona FM Dial
Leighton Enterprises has brought an FM Sports format to Winona, dropping a longtime Country format.
Townsquare Moves ESPN Sioux Falls, Adds Second KIKN Signal
Townsquare Media has added a second signal for its “KIKN Country” format in Sioux Falls, resulting in a move for ESPN and the end of a News/Talk format.
“The Rock Farm” Moves to Larger Signal Along ND-Manitoba Border
Simmons Broadcasting has launched its “Rock Farm” format on a larger signal in northeastern North Dakota: KYTZ/106.7 (Walhalla).
Central Wisconsin Station Switches Off the AC for Classic Country
A recently-sold central Wisconsin radio station has dropped an Adult Contemporary format in favor of Classic Country.
Spanish Christian Format Launches in Nebraska
Christian broadcaster My Bridge Radio has launched its promised Spanish-language service in central Nebraska.
Central Minnesota Station Transitions to Active Rock
Little Falls Radio’s KFML/94.1 (Little Falls) has transitioned to a full Active Rock format after a decade of running the format at night.
Des Moines Gets Third Contemporary Hits Station
Cumulus Media launched a new Contemporary Hits format in Des Moines to begin the Memorial Day weekend, competing with iHeartMedia and Saga Broadcasting in the format.
North Shore Station Relaunches Adventurous Adult Alternative Format
The only commercial radio station on Minnesota’s North Shore has returned to a broad Adult Alternative format after resuming full-power broadcasts.