Several longtime radio announcers have announced that they have been let go from Alpha Media stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Category: Iowa
FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; Wis. LPFM Application Dismissed
The FCC is considering numerous changes to the rules for low-power TV and translator stations. Meanwhile, it dismissed an application for a low-power FM station in northern Wisconsin.
Weekly Log: WPR’s Major Realignment Begins Monday
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced plans for HD subchannel changes as part of its May 20 realignment. There are also several Milwaukee radio lineup changes.
FCC Monitor: FM Translator Applies to Move Into Milwaukee
An FM translator currently broadcasting from the suburbs has applied to move into Milwaukee. Elsewhere, the FCC granted a new LPFM station just outside the Twin Cities.
Weekly Log: Several TV Arrivals and Departures
A former Madison anchor has moved to Minneapolis, while a Waterloo meteorologist moved to Des Moines and a longtime Green Bay anchor is departing.
Kinship Radio Signs On Third Spanish-Language Station
Christian broadcaster Kinship Radio has signed on a third signal in its Spanish-language network, with a fourth in the works.
FCC Monitor: Several FM Translators Return; New Neb. FM On Air
Recent FCC activity includes FM translators returning to the air in Hibbing, MN, Scottsbluff, NE, Hot Springs, SD, and Ashland, WI. Also, a new FM station has signed on in the Nebraska Panhandle.
FCC Monitor: Des Moines LPFM Application Dismissed
Recent FCC activity includes the dismissal of an application for a low-power FM station in Des Moines and a Wisconsin AM station again going off the air.
Weekly Log: Sinclair Launches Datacasting, Madison Anchor Departs
Sinclair Broadcast Group is launching datacasting on several Upper Midwest TV stations. Meanwhile, a longtime Madison TV anchor is departing.
FCC Monitor: FM Station Move Near Madison Completed
An FM radio station has submitted filings indicating that it has completed a move from an area north of Madison to an area south of Madison.