Developments in this past week included the promotion of a permanent leader for Wisconsin Public Media and several more TV news staffing updates.
Category: Public Media
CBC News to Change National Anchor Lineup, Launch Streaming Channel
CBC News has announced plans to launch a free 24-hour streaming channel as it makes changes to the anchor lineup at its flagship program, “The National.”
FCC Monitor: Neb. Station Signs On, SD Station Changes Frequency
Recent FCC filings include a new Nebraska FM station signing on, a South Dakota station completing a frequency change, and a Wausau station at reduced power.
MPR Receives $56 Million Gift to Support Classical Programming
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the receipt of a $56 million cash gift to support Classical music programming.
Weekly Log: DeRusha Departs, Milwaukee Shifts, KSO’s Return?
A busy week included anchor changes in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, news director and general manager changes, and an attempt to restore a historic callsign.
Data Dump: Who Has the Most Public Radio?
The Upper Midwest has a wide variation in the number and type of public radio services. Some small cities have four or more offerings, while others have only one.
FCC Monitor: IPR License Transfers; Scottsbluff Tower Project Nears
Recent FCC filings include Iowa’s Regents universities formally transferring their licenses to Iowa Public Radio and the beginning of a major tower project in Nebraska’s panhandle.
NPR News/Talk to Upgrade to Full-Power Quad Cities Signal
WVIK/90.3 (Rock Island) has announced plans to switch to a full-time NPR News/Talk format, with Classical music moving to a smaller signal and an HD subchannel.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: More Movement on New Non-Comm FM Stations
Several more new non-commercial FM stations were granted as plans for a few others took steps towards final approval. Meanwhile, a new FM signal is signing on near Madison.
WOJB Adds BBC Newshour to Afternoon Lineup
Northern Wisconsin independent public radio station WOJB/89.9 (Reserve) has added the BBC’s “Newshour” to its afternoon lineup.