Standard General will be the new owner of Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 and two ABC affiliates in Iowa as Standard General’s current station in Nebraska goes to Cox Media Group.
Category: Iowa
FCC Monitor: 7 More New FM’s Granted, Sales Close in Neb. and Wis.
This past week’s FCC activity includes the grant of seven more new FM stations, including one for Wisconsin Public Radio in Rice Lake.
Des Moines’ “Que Buena” Sold to Current Programmer
The company that already operates a Spanish-language radio station in the Des Moines area is buying the license itself.
New DTV Subchannel “Story Television” to Launch Next Month
The Upper Midwest is likely to have some affiliates of the new Story Television when it’s launched by Weigel Broadcasting next month.
FCC Monitor: 4 More FM’s Granted, Some LPTV Deadlines Extended
Recent FCC activity includes four new FM station grants, more extensions for some low-power TV stations, and plans for a Minnesota AM station to add two more FM translators.
Tegna Stations Return to Mediacom after 13 Months
Tegna and Mediacom announced Sunday, hours before the Super Bowl, that they have resolved a 13-month retransmission consent dispute.
FCC To Allow Commercial Use of Six FM Frequencies in Iowa, Wisconsin
The FCC has decided to allow future commercial use on four FM frequencies in Iowa and two in Wisconsin that had previously been reserved for non-commercial use.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: More New FM Non-Comm Stations, Upgrades
Recent FCC activity largely centers around non-commercial FM stations, including upgrades and new stations. Meanwhile, there are competing applications for an FM frequency in Winnipeg.
KARE, Other Tegna Stations Return to DISH
Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 and other Tegna stations returned to DISH Network Friday, Feb. 4, after a nearly four-month retransmission consent dispute.
FCC Monitor: KIOA at Reduced Power, More Non-Comm FM Amendments
Recent FCC filings include KIOA reporting an antenna issue, a Bismarck station back to full power, and more non-commercial FM applicants changing their plans.