Minnesotans won big at this year’s NAB Marconi Radio Awards, with people and stations from the state taking home the most awards of any state.
Category: People
KCRO Adds Show from New Lincoln Studio
Christian Talk station KCRO (Omaha-Lincoln) has added “The Brad and Carol Show” weekday afternoons from 5 to 6.
KSTP/KSTC Adds Noon Newscast
Hubbard Broadcasting Independent station “45TV” (KSTC/5.2 Minneapolis) will soon add an hour of news at noon.
Sinclair Promotes Sioux City GSM to GM
Sinclair Broadcast Group has promoted the general sales manager of its Sioux City CBS/FOX operation to general manager.
Fargo Sports Anchor Moving to Radio
Longtime WDAY-TV/6 (Fargo) sports anchor Dom Izzo is moving to WDAY radio but will still do some work for the TV station, which will simulcast his show on a digital subchannel.
KLKN’s Future Owner Names New GM
Standard Media Group has announced that it will hire Kern Dant to be the general manager of ABC affiliate KLKN/8.1 (Lincoln) once its purchase of the station from Citadel Communications is complete.
Meteorologist Delivers Last Forecast after 29 Years in Green Bay
Meteorologist Dave Miller is delivering his last forecasts Friday, July 26, at Nexstar CBS affiliate WFRV/5 (Green Bay).
Longtime North Dakota Anchor Leaves Air Friday
Jim Olson will anchor his last newscasts Friday, July 26, after more than 30 years on the air at CBS affiliate KXMC/13 (Minot).
Longtime Eastern Iowa TV Anchor to Retire
Longtime KCRG-TV9 news anchor Bruce Aune has announced plans to retire next year.
KTTC Hires New GM
For the second time this year, Quincy Media’s KTTC (Rochester) has hired a new vice president and general manager.