For the first time in five years, the FCC has approved co-ownership of two top-four stations in the same market.
Category: Station sales
FCC Monitor: Mpls. LPTV Station Drops Channel Change Application
A Minneapolis low-power TV station has dropped a channel-change application that was competing with another station. In North Dakota, two radio sales have closed and a third has been approved.
FCC Monitor: Milwaukee FM Translator Sale Closes
The sale of a Milwaukee FM translator has closed. Elsewhere, a Green Bay FM station has increased power but is not back up to full power.
Kinship Radio Expands Southward with Two FM Purchases
Kinship Radio is continuing is regional expansion with the purchase of two FM stations in central Iowa.
Civic Media to Buy First Station Outside Wisconsin: WELY
An FCC filing shows Wisconsin-based Civic Media has reached a deal to buy a pair of radio stations in northern Minnesota.
FCC Monitor: Objection to WDAY(AM) Sale Denied; KPVL Sale Filed
The FCC has denied an objection to the sale of WDAY Radio. Elsewhere, a Postville, Iowa, radio station is being sold and a southeastern Iowa FM station is seeking an upgrade.
Lakeland Media Adds Three More Western Minnesota Radio Stations
Lakeland Media LLC has reached a deal to purchase several western Minnesota radio stations to add to its existing group in the region.
FCC Monitor: Developments in Battle for Wis. FM Frequency
A Wisconsin FM applicant says a new development means it shouldn’t have to time-share after all. Elsewhere, two small FM signals are signing on in Iowa.
Potential Buyer for Silent AM Stations in Winnipeg, Calgary
Canadian regulators are considering the sale of silent AM radio stations in Winnipeg and Calgary to a broadcaster who owns two radio stations in western Canada.
New Buyer for Muscatine Radio Stations
The trustee for JAM Media Solutions has filed a new application with the FCC to transfer the licenses of three radio signals in Muscatine.