At least seven people who worked in a now-shuttered Sioux City newsroom have landed at a former competitor. Meanwhile, Pioneer PBS provided an update on its outage.
Category: Iowa
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New Neb. FM Signing On; McCook Station Returns
A Nebraska radio station has returned to the air, while a new Nebraska FM is signing on. Meanwhile, Canadian regulators have approved a Brandon radio sale.
Iowa Catholic Radio Buys Southern Iowa FM Station
The parent organization of Iowa Catholic Radio is buying a station in the southern part of the state to add to its growing network.
Weekly Log: Minneapolis ND Promoted, New Channels in Mankato
A Minneapolis news director is getting a new role. Meanwhile, Twin Cities TV stations are planning tower work this summer and there are more channels coming to Mankato.
FCC Monitor: Western Minn. PBS Station Remains Off the Air
Recent FCC filings include Civic Media closing on its purchase of eight Magnum stations, as well as an Iowa college FM station saying it’s not yet ready to return to the air.
Weekly Log: Ratings First for KTIS-FM, Peabody for KARE
Contemporary Christian station KTIS-FM has topped the Minneapolis ratings for the first time, while KARE 11 has won a major national award.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Wis. College Returns FM; New `Peg FM/TV Hearing
A Wisconsin college has surrendered its FM license. Elsewhere, Canada’s regulator has scheduled hearings on proposed new FM and TV stations in Winnipeg.
Sinclair Dropping Local News in Omaha, Sioux City
National trade publication TV News Check is reporting that Sinclair Broadcast Group is dropping local newscasts in five markets, including Omaha and Sioux City.
FCC Monitor: HD in Eau Claire; Lightning Affects UP FM, Wis. AM
Lightning has knocked a U.P. FM signal off the air and forced a suburban Milwaukee AM station to run at reduced power. Meanwhile, an Eau Claire station has activated HD Radio.
Weekly Log: 1 Rochester Arrival, 2 Des Moines Departures, 3 Radio Bosses
A new sports anchor has arrived in Rochester, while two anchors plan to depart in Des Moines. On the radio side, there are three new managers in the region.