Prairie Public Broadcasting’s KJRE/19.1 (Ellendale, ND) has returned to the air after an 11-month outage due to antenna damage.
Category: Public Media
FCC Monitor: Iowa FM Station Changes Plans for 100kW Upgrade
A southern Iowa FM radio station has returned a construction permit for an upgrade to 100kW. Elsewhere, a major Nebraska AM station is using temporary nighttime facilities.
Weekly Log: TV Moves in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Duluth
There’s a new TV reporter in Minneapolis and a new anchor in Milwaukee, while a Duluth anchor is moving to a new role.
Weekly Log: Scripps News to Leave Air; CHSN Coming to IA, WI
One digital subchannel will leave the air while another one arrives. Meanwhile, a Minnesota radio station has switched much of its lineup to “Podcast Radio.”
Weekly Log: Four New Faces at KMSP; New WPR Associate Dir.
The Minneapolis FOX O&O has a new anchor and several new reporters. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV anchor is departing.
FCC Monitor: MPR Returns to Alexandria; Black Hills FM Signal Upgrades
Recent FCC filings include an Alexandria FM translator returning to the air, the grant of a new student LPFM station in Minot, and word that a Duluth LPTV station won’t operate.
IPR Brings 24-Hour Alternative to FM in Des Moines
Iowa Public Radio has switched two broadcast signals to the 24-hour version of its Alternative service, which was previously only available online.
Weekly Log: Numerous Broadcast Arrivals, Departures
A jam-packed week of personality announcements includes new TV anchors, radio host changes, several departures, and three new managers.
Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down
An independent TV station in Alexandria, MN, that had offered a local newscast has ended operations. Elsewhere, there’s a new anchor in Rochester while an anchor is departing in Milwaukee.
FCC Monitor: UP FM Off Air; Sale of 3 Black Hills FM’s Closes
Recent FCC activity includes an Upper Peninsula FM station reporting that it is off the air and closing of the sale of a Black Hills radio group.