Civic Media has expanded its News/Talk network to stations in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Racine following its purchase of the stations from Magnum Media.
Category: Format changes
Civic Media Launches Classic Hits Format on Revived WCFW
Civic Media has launched an `80s and `90s-based Classic Hits format on WCFW/105.7 (Chippewa Falls-Eau Claire) with “105 days of summer fun.”
Pirate Overtakes Clipper in Sturgeon Bay
A Classic Rock “Pirate” has overtaken a Classic Country “Clipper” in Sturgeon Bay.
KFOW Brings FAN Network to Owatonna
Main Street Broadcasting’s KFOW/1170 and K292GU/106.3 (Waseca-Owatonna) have flipped to “The Fan Owatonna,” dropping Conservative Talk.
Public Radio Changes Take Effect May 1 in Quad Cities
The long-anticipated launch of new 24-hour public radio news and Classical services in the Quad Cities will happen Monday, May 1.
Third Northwestern Wisconsin “Cabin” Opens for Cabin Season
Just as seasonal cabin owners are returning to their properties in northwestern Wisconsin, Zoe Communications has opened a third “Cabin” in the region.
Weekly Log: “Total Hits” in the Twin Cities, Several People Moves
A new HD subchannel is on the air in suburban Minneapolis and Liberal Talk is broadcasting in northern Wisconsin. Meanwhile, there are several more people moves in Upper Midwest radio and TV.
Lincoln’s “TiM FM” Switches to Christian Adult Contemporary
Lincoln’s “TiM FM” has switched to a Christian Adult Contemporary format, replacing a previous mix of Christian Pop and Hip-Hop.
VCY America Launches in Rapid City
Milwaukee-based Christian network VCY America has launched on KVPC/97.9 (Rapid City) after the network purchased the station from another Christian broadcaster.
More NPR News Means No Classical on Sault Ste. Marie Radio
The public radio network that serves the eastern UP has switched to a full-time NPR News/Talk format, meaning Classical music is no longer heard on radio in Sault Ste. Marie.