CBS affiliate KIMT/3.1 (Mason City-Rochester) is getting its fifth owner in ten years, now going to Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group as part of a national deal.
Category: Station sales
FCC Approves Gray TV Duopoly in Sioux Falls; First Case Nationally
In the first such case nationally, the FCC has approved Gray TV’s purchase of a second top-four station in Sioux Falls.
Leighton Expands to Alexandria (Updated with Price)
Leighton Enterprises is adding to its reach in western Minnesota with the purchase of three Alexandria radio stations.
Lincoln Low-Power FM Station Getting New Owners
The license of silent low-power FM station KJFT-LP/107.9 (Lincoln) is being transferred to new owners.
Northeastern Wisconsin Radio Group Sold to Sales Manager
The sales manager of a northeastern Wisconsin group of five radio stations is buying the group as its longtime owner retires.
Nexstar-Tribune Merger Finalized: What It Means for the Upper Midwest
The FCC has given its final approval to the sale of Tribune Media, a process that took so long that you’ll be forgiven if you forgot how it’s shaking out in the…
Central Wis. Station Owner Will Continue to Work after Selling Station
The head of the company that currently owns “Wisconsin 106” (WCWI/106.1 Adams) is selling the station, but will continue working there.
Northern Black Hills AM Station Sold
The only radio station directly targeting the northern Black Hills is getting new owners.
iHeart, EMF Swap Translator Licenses
There’s no indication of any imminent format changes as iHeartMedia and the Educational Media Foundation swap 13 translator licenses nationally, including some in Minneapolis and Madison.
Northwestern Continues Growth with Illinois Purchase
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s radio network is continuing its expansion with the purchase of an Illinois Christian radio network.