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: Nebraska
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.
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.
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.
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.
FCC Monitor: New FM Station on Minnesota’s North Shore Denied
Recent activity in FCC databases includes denial of a new FM station application in Minnesota and the closing of a radio station sale in Cedar Rapids.
Running List: FCC Grants New Non-Commercial FM Stations
The FCC has started granting applications for new non-commercial FM stations in rural areas that were not in competition with other proposals.
FCC Monitor: Competing FM App’s Resolved in Iowa, Minn., Neb.
Groups have resolved competing FM applications in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Meanwhile, regulators have granted a Manitoba station that would transmit two hours per week.
FCC Monitor: Many New Low-Power TV Stations Built, Others Seek Tolling
Recent FCC filings include Gray TV reporting that numerous new low-power TV stations have been constructed. Several sales have also closed.