A Nebraska community of about 24,000 people will temporarily lose public radio service. Meanwhile, there’s a new sports anchor in Minneapolis.
Category: Public Media
Pioneer PBS Returns to Air After Equipment Repairs
Western Minnesota’s Pioneer PBS has resumed broadcasting after resolving major equipment issues that took the station off the air for nearly two months.
Weekly Log: Madison Freq. Change; New Green Bay, Marquette Anchors
WPR is changing the frequency of one of its Madison stations on Saturday. Meanwhile, new morning anchors have hit the airwaves in Green Bay and Marquette and a Twin Cities sportscast fit in 47 Taylor Swift references.
Weekly Log: New Leader for WPR, Des Moines Meteorologist Departs
The departure of a Des Moines meteorologist made national news. Meanwhile, Wis. Public Radio has a new leader and a Minneapolis radio veteran is returning home.
End of “Takeaway” Means Changes to MPR, WPR Schedules
Public radio services are adjusting their schedules due to the impending end of “The Takeaway,” an hourlong weekday news magazine from WNYC.
Weekly Log: Ratings First for KTIS-FM, Peabody for KARE
Contemporary Christian station KTIS-FM has topped the Minneapolis ratings for the first time, while KARE 11 has won a major national award.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Wis. College Returns FM; New `Peg FM/TV Hearing
A Wisconsin college has surrendered its FM license. Elsewhere, Canada’s regulator has scheduled hearings on proposed new FM and TV stations in Winnipeg.
Weekly Log: New OM in Appleton, LX Network to Shut Down
Developments include a longtime radio host and manager finding a new role in Wisconsin, as well as the impending shutdown of a digital TV subchannel.
Public Radio Changes Take Effect May 1 in Quad Cities
The long-anticipated launch of new 24-hour public radio news and Classical services in the Quad Cities will happen Monday, May 1.
Weekly Log: Several TV Anchors Move; Crystal Awards for KS95, WTMJ
Two longtime anchors are leaving a Rochester TV station for new opportunities, while a new anchor has been named in Madison and there’s a new morning radio host in Nebraska.