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Category: Format changes

Wisconsin AM Station Drops Talk for Oldies

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A southern Wisconsin AM radio station has dropped syndicated talk for a traditional Oldies playlist following its recent sale to Magnum Communications.

Real Presence Radio On The Air in Winona, Minn., and Harvey, N.D.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The Catholic network “Real Presence Radio” is back on the air in Harvey, N.D., and is also now on the air in Winona, Minn.

“Resistance” Apparently Over in Milwaukee

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The Liberal Talk format “Resistance Radio” continues in Madison, but has been replaced by more ESPN Radio frequencies in Milwaukee.

Sioux Falls Station Ditches Hot AC, Goes Back in Time

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Townsquare Media has dropped a quarter-century-old Hot Adult Contemporary “Mix” format in Sioux Falls in favor of a Classic Hits format reviving the KKRC callsign.

Quad Cities Public Radio Station Adds Second Service

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Quad Cities public radio station WVIK/90.3 (Rock Island) has added a second service carrying a full-time News format on a translator and an HD2 signal.

Cedar Rapids’ “Smart FM” Goes All `80s

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A trio of signals in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City have gone All `80s but kept their “Smart FM” slogan.

Program Notes: Marquette, Albert Lea, and La Crosse Changes

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Recent programming updates include a new morning show for Marquette, an Albert Lea station reverting to its previous format, and another expected change in La Crosse.

2nd Update: Changes at Five La Crosse Stations Amid Ownership Shuffle

Posted on August 1, 2020May 18, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Three La Crosse radio formats have moved to new dial positions and two others are getting new formats amid the transfer of five La Crosse Media Group stations to three buyers and…

Eau Claire Station Switches Back to Sports on Twins Opening Day

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Just in time for the Twins season opener, an Eau Claire radio station has switched from Classic Hits back to Sports.

Update: Make That Two Breezes and Two K-Rocks in the UP

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Four radio stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have changed formats amid ownership changes.

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