Several longtime radio announcers have announced that they have been let go from Alpha Media stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
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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.
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.
Weekly Log: New Mpls. TV Channel; Milwaukee Anchor Changes
Minneapolis has a new DTV channel, while another new national network is launching this summer. Also, a Milwaukee TV station has announced an anchor change.
Weekly Log: Hockey Voice and Former Station Owner Pass Away
Recent broadcasting obituaries include the longtime voice of the Minnesota North Stars and a Nebraska radio station owner.
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.
Weekly Log: New TV GM for Duluth/Fargo; Milwaukee Anchor Cut
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.
A Closer Look at How WPR Changes Affect Hosts, Programs
While the network stressed that no hosts will lose their jobs, many will be heard in new timeslots.
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.
Weekly Log: New KS95 Morning Co-Host Announced
This week’s developments include cuts at a radio group, new morning hosts in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, and a new public radio leader in Wausau.