Two Milwaukee radio hosts let go from their previous stations have found new homes on the dial. Elsewhere, Spirit Catholic Radio is planning to expand outside of Nebraska.
Category: Public Media
FCC Monitor: Minn. FM Translator to Stay On Air During AM Tower Work
The FCC says a Minnesota FM translator can stay on the air while its AM parent station is temporarily off the air. Elsewhere, low-power TV stations in Fargo and Sioux Falls have upgraded.
Nebraska Public Media Signs On New Columbus FM Station
Nebraska Public Media has signed on a new FM station in Columbus, the last of four new stations granted as a result of a 2021 filing window.
Weekly Log: Public Media Cuts; Several Meteorologists Departing
There’s word of job cuts at some public media organizations as numerous outlets report on possible impacts of future funding cuts. Meanwhile, several regional meteorologist are departing.
Weekly Log: Public Radio Exec Passes, DTV Channel Updates
Longtime Northland public radio executive Paul Damberg has died. Elsewhere, there are numerous personnel updates and DTV channel changes.
Weekly Log: Iowa Anchor Leaving after 51 Years
Longtime Iowa TV anchor Ron Steele is departing. Elsewhere, a meteorologist has departed a Twin Cities TV station and South Dakota has a new “All Things Considered” host.
Update: Nebraska Public Media Signs On Two New FM Stations
Nebraska Public Media has signed on two new FM stations eight days apart, expanding its coverage in the central and southwestern parts of the state.
FCC Monitor: Iowa Public Radio Surrenders New FM Permit
Iowa Public Radio has surrendered a construction permit for a new FM station that would have served the Mason City area. Elsewhere, another three new FM stations have signed on
SDPB Signs On New FM Station in Mitchell
South Dakota Public Broadcasting has signed on a new FM radio station in Mitchell, filling a long-running coverage gap in the region.
FCC Monitor: Neb. Public Media Seeks Extension of Deadline to Construct 3 FM’s
Nebraska Public Media is seeking extensions of the deadlines to build three new FM stations. Elsewhere, two more low-power FM stations were granted in Wisconsin.