Recent FCC filings include details of planned new TV stations in Grand Forks, ND, and Eagle River, WI, as well as several new low-power TV stations being constructed.
Category: Public Media
Several Public Radio Services Changing Schedules This Weekend
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is making big changes to its weekend schedule as several other services also adjust due to the end of a longtime series.
Weekly Log: Twin Cities Host Passes, Wis. Public Media Gets New Exec Director
Developments in this past week included the promotion of a permanent leader for Wisconsin Public Media and several more TV news staffing updates.
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.