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.
Category: Station sales
Acadia Broadcasting Buys Out Northwestern Ontario Competitor
Acadia Broadcasting is buying out its competitor in Kenora and Dryden, combining “Q104” with CJRL and CKDR.
Two National Groups Fight Proposed Fargo TV Duopoly
Two national cable industry groups are fighting Forum Communications’ request for a rare waiver to combine ownership of two top-four stations in Fargo.
Standard General to Buy KARE, WOI-TV, WQAD; KLKN Goes to Cox
Standard General will be the new owner of Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 and two ABC affiliates in Iowa as Standard General’s current station in Nebraska goes to Cox Media Group.
FCC Monitor: 7 More New FM’s Granted, Sales Close in Neb. and Wis.
This past week’s FCC activity includes the grant of seven more new FM stations, including one for Wisconsin Public Radio in Rice Lake.
Des Moines’ “Que Buena” Sold to Current Programmer
The company that already operates a Spanish-language radio station in the Des Moines area is buying the license itself.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Buys Two Marquette Radio Stations
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, which owns two stations in the Houghton market, is buying two more in the Marquette market.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: More New FM Non-Comm Stations, Upgrades
Recent FCC activity largely centers around non-commercial FM stations, including upgrades and new stations. Meanwhile, there are competing applications for an FM frequency in Winnipeg.
Northwestern Closes Purchase of Two Rapid City Stations, Third to be Sold
“97.9 The Breeze” (KTPT Rapid City) has told listeners that the station will be sold and its Worship format will end.
FCC Monitor: KIOA at Reduced Power, More Non-Comm FM Amendments
Recent FCC filings include KIOA reporting an antenna issue, a Bismarck station back to full power, and more non-commercial FM applicants changing their plans.