Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.
Category: Iowa
FCC Monitor: Green Bay-Market FM Station at Reduced Power
A Green Bay-market FM station is at reduced power, while a Milwaukee-market AM station is back to full power. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved a radio sale in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities.
Connoisseur AM/FM Stations in Fairfield, Iowa, Go Silent
KKFD-FM/95.9 and KMCD/1570 (Fairfield) left the air at the end of March with an online notice encouraging listeners to listen to the web streams of other Connoisseur Media stations,
FCC Monitor: More New LPTV Applications Submitted
More than a dozen additional applications for new low-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest have been submitted. Also, a Nebraska FM station reported new technical difficulties.
Cumulus Returns Des Moines AM License, FM Translator
Cumulus Media has decided to surrender the licenses of an Des Moines AM station and its FM translator rather than return them to the air.
Weekly Log: Jobs Cut as TV Station Changes News Format
Several people are no longer with Cedar Rapids’ KGAN after changes to its news format. Meanwhile, two Twin Cities radio personalities have won Gracie Awards.
FCC Monitor: Dozens of Applications for New LPTV Stations
Dozens of applications for new low-power TV stations have flooded the FCC database after a filing freeze ended. The applicants include a mix of new and existing regional broadcasters.
Weekly Log: 8 Wisconsin Broadcasters Honored
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has named its Local Broadcast Legends and Hall of Fame inductees for 2026. Also, regional MLB TV broadcasts are being announced.
Nexstar-Tegna Approved: New Owner for KARE, New Duopolies in Iowa
The FCC has approved a sale that forms new top-four duopolies in Des Moines and the Quad Cities and puts Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 under Nexstar ownership.
FCC Monitor: Iowa AM Station Seeks Night Service after KAAY Downgrade
An Iowa AM station is seeking to add nighttime service after an Arkansas station downgraded. Elsewhere, the FCC has granted more construction permits for LPTV stations to move.