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Category: Format changes

Second “Farm” Takes Root in Wisconsin

Posted on January 3, 2024January 30, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Mid-West Family/Clear Water Brands has brought “The Farm” to a second Wisconsin market.

Winnipeg Station Plans Post-Christmas Flip to Country

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Corus Radio’s CJGV-FM/99.1 (Winnipeg) has announced plans to debut a Country format after Boxing Day.

Nebraska AM Station Drops Country for Conservative Talk

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Jon Ellis

An iHeartMedia station serving the High Plains in western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado has dropped Classic Country for Conservative Talk.

Winnipeg’s “Peggy” Indicates Changes Are Coming

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Corus Entertainment’s “Peggy@99.1” (CJGV-FM Winnipeg) has dismissed its airstaff and says a “whole new sound” is coming to Winnipeg.

FCC Monitor: VCY Seeks Waterloo Upgrade; Iowa Station Flips after Sale

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Recent filings include an upgrade for a future Waterloo-area station, consummation of an Iowa radio station sale that resulted in a format change, and a Nebraska TV station returning to the air.

Weekly Log: KARE Adds Noon News, Longtime WPR Host Signs Off

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Jon Ellis

KARE 11 is returning to the midday news game while “The Jason Show” is adding two more regional markets. Meanwhile, Tom Clark is signing off from Wisconsin Public Radio.

True Oldies Channel Moves Ahead of Southern Iowa Sale

Posted on July 5, 2023January 30, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A radio group in southern Iowa has moved the True Oldies Channel ahead of the sale of its current affiliate.

Civic’s Talk Network Launches in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Racine

Posted on June 5, 2023January 30, 2024 by Jon Ellis

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.

Civic Media Launches Classic Hits Format on Revived WCFW

Posted on June 5, 2023January 30, 2024 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on May 26, 2023January 30, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A Classic Rock “Pirate” has overtaken a Classic Country “Clipper” in Sturgeon Bay.

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