Several radio groups have made job cuts, including major cuts at iHeartMedia. The cuts impact numerous morning and afternoon hosts, including the only local host on at least one station.
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Weekly Log: KIMT Drops Weekend News, No More Hockey on CBC
Allen Media’s station in the Mason City-Rochester market is no longer carrying weekend newscasts. In Canada, hockey games will no longer air on CBC-TV.
Weekly Log: SDPB Host Passes; Longtime Madison Anchor Steps Back
Longtime South Dakota Public Broadcasting host Karl Gehrke has died. In Madison, longtime anchor Susan Siman is stepping away from daily newscasts.
Weekly Log: Several Obituaries, Departures; Scripps-DirecTV Dispute
Two Twin Cities sports journalists and a regional news producer have died. Also, there are also several TV news moves to report this week.
Weekly Log: KDWB Shuffles Lineup; CHU Shutdown; Murrow Winners
KDWB’s Falen and Colt have moved from afternoons to mornings. Meanwhile, a Canadian shortwave time signal station is shutting down.
Weekly Log: Wis. Radio Station Rebrands; Denny Long Retires
“The Lake” has replaced “Star 97.7” on the radio dial in northwestern Wisconsin. In the Twin Cities, a longtime weekend host is retiring.
Weekly Log: Madison Morning Show Change, Wausau Met Changing Jobs
A Madison radio station has its fourth morning host in just over two years. Elsewhere, a Wausau meteorologist is leaving his on-air role.
Dave Ryan to Retire After 33 Years Hosting Mornings on KDWB
Dave Ryan, one of the longest-running hosts in Twin Cities radio history and a respected industry leader, is retiring after 33 years at KDWB/101.3.
Weekly Log: Nexstar/Tegna Combination On Hold
The Nexstar-Tegna deal is paused after a federal judge issued an order put the combination of the companies on hold until the legal challenge of the sale is completed.
Weekly Log: WPR News Names New Midday Host
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.