The new owner of the FOX affiliates in Duluth and Fargo has named a new general manager. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV sports anchor says he is being let go.
Category: Iowa
Weekly Log: Longtime Engineer Dies; Twin Cities Loses ThisTV
Broadcast engineer Bill Meys, credited with building 26 FM stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, has died.
FCC Monitor: New LPFM’s Granted in Omaha and Wisconsin
The FCC granted one new low-power FM station in Nebraska and two in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, a future FM station in Wisconsin requested a modification of its planned facilities.
Weekly Log: “MyTalk” PM Duo Retiring; Arena Football TV Plans
The longtime afternoon duo at “myTalk 107” is retiring, while “The Current” has a new afternoon host and the Arena Football League is coming to broadcast TV.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Quad Cities TV Station Back; More LPFM’s Granted
Recent FCC activity includes a Quad Cities TV station returning to the air, new FM stations being granted in Nebraska and Wisconsin, and the sale of a future UP FM station.
FCC Monitor: New FM Stations Sign On in Pierre, SD, and Ashland, WI
Recent FCC filings include the sign-on of new FM radio stations in Pierre, S.D., and Ashland, Wis. Also, a Quad Cities FM station is back up to full power.
Van Ginkel Exiting Ownership of Several Western Iowa Radio Stations
J.C. Van Ginkel is redeeming his shares in several companies which own radio stations in Western Iowa, according to FCC filings.
Weekly Log: Des Moines AM Team Exits, WBA Honors Eight
A Des Moines morning team is no longer on the air. Elsewhere, the Wis. Broadcasters Association has named eight people to be honored at its summer convention.
FCC Monitor: Several More LPFM’s Granted; Mpls. LPTV Sale Closes
Recent FCC activity includes new LPFM stations granted in the Quad Cities and Wisconsin, as well as closing of a Minneapolis LPTV sale and a proposed Milwaukee FM upgrade.
FCC Monitor: Future TV Station Seeks Move Closer to Green Bay
A new TV station is now proposing a 1,000kW facility from a tower near Green Bay. Meanwhile, several FM stations have returned to full power.