Recent developments include Forum’s launch of a news presence in Sioux Falls, several TV anchor moves, and an NFL scheduling oddity.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: New WPR Morning Host, New Mpls. TV Meteorologist
This week’s developments include a new Morning Edition host in Wisconsin, a new TV meteorologist in Minneapolis, and the passing of a longtime broadcaster.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Petitions to Deny New Stations; Ontario FM’s Sale OK’d
Recent filings include several petitions to deny new FM stations that have been identified as tentative selectees. Meanwhile, the CRTC has approved a northwestern Ontario radio sale.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV Moves; Two Satellite TV Retrans Disputes
This week’s developments include numerous arrivals and departures in both radio and TV, as well as two major retransmission consent disputes.
Weekly Log: New Mankato News Set, New Des Moines Anchor
Developments this week include a new morning news anchor in Des Moines, a new TV news set in Mankato, and a longtime host’s retirement from national weekend radio.
Weekly Log: Longtime Des Moines Anchor, Milwaukee GM to Depart
Recent developments include the impending departures of a longtime Des Moines TV anchor and Milwaukee radio GM, as well as a few other Wisconsin radio moves.
Weekly Log: Third Upper Midwest Broadcaster Elected to Congress
This week’s developments include a third Upper Midwest broadcaster being elected to Congress, a new TV news set coming to Cedar Rapids, and a first-time All-Christmas flipper.
Weekly Log: TPT2 to Reduce PBS Kids Programming
Recent developments include a pending schedule change at Twin Cities PBS, new channels for Eau Claire and Sioux Falls, and a Milwaukee morning host’s departure.
Weekly Log: Numerous People Moves, Tower Updates, Quad Cities Dispute
A busy week includes radio and TV moves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nebraska, a retransmission dispute in the Quad Cities, and updates on Twin Cities and Omaha towers.
Weekly Log: KARE Sweeps Major Emmys; Historic First in Madison
Three of the largest awards at this year’s Upper Midwest Emmys went to KARE 11. Meanwhile, a Madison sports director is making history.