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Category: Format changes

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.

KFOW Brings FAN Network to Owatonna

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on April 14, 2023January 31, 2024 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Milwaukee-based Christian network VCY America has launched on KVPC/97.9 (Rapid City) after the network purchased the station from another Christian broadcaster.

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