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Category: Format changes

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.

New “Hot Rockin'” FM Station On the Air in Waupaca

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A Waupaca, Wis., AM radio station has changed its format to Hard Rock along with the launch of a new FM translator.

Light Adult Contemporary Returns to Jamestown

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Jon Ellis

An FM translator and its AM counterpart in Jamestown have dropped ESPN Radio for Light Adult Contemporary, helping a sister station take on a competitor.

Black Information Network Replaces “Alt 93.3” in Minneapolis (Updated)

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Jon Ellis

iHeartMedia has ended the “Alt 93.3” format in the Twin Cities, replacing it with its new Black Information Network.

Nebraska Christian Broadcaster to Launch Spanish Service

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A central Nebraska radio station is poised to switch to Spanish-language Christian programming following its transfer from one religious broadcaster to another.

Another Waupaca Radio Station Changes Format

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A city-owned low-power FM station in Waupaca, Wis., has changed its default format following a change by the commercial FM station in the city.

Rapid City Station Switches to All ‘80s

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Riverfront Broadcasting’s KZLK/106.3 (Rapid City) has switched to an All ‘80s format, dropping Hot Adult Contemporary.

Waupaca Station Switches to Classic Hits after Sale

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Jon Ellis

WDUX-FM/92.7 (Waupaca) has switched to Classic Hits under new ownership, dropping a broad Adult Contemporary format.

“101.5 The Emoji” Comes to Southern Minnesota

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Jon Ellis

KEMJ/101.5 (St. James) has switched to Hot Adult Contemporary as “The Emoji,” replacing a decades-old Country format.

Central Wisconsin Station Switches to Broad Classic Hits Mix

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Jon Ellis

“Wisconsin 106” (WCWI/106.1 Adams) has dropped Adult Contemporary for a broad mix of Classic Hits and Classic Country.

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