Milwaukee’s “Froggy” and “Fonz” formats are no more, as two other stations continue their farewells. Meanwhile, Civic Media has announced a half-dozen new appointments.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Several Changes at KARE, Wis. Sports Talker Out
There have been several changes at Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11. In Wisconsin, a longtime sports talker is no longer on the air daily.
Weekly Log: WCCO-TV Anchor Changes, New KARE News Boss
A longtime husband-and-wife anchor team at WCCO-TV will soon anchor fewer newscasts together, while KARE 11 is getting a new news director.
Weekly Log: Two Classic Rockers Extend Reach with HD Simulcasts
Two unrelated Classic Rockers have extended their reach on HD subchannels. Elsewhere, a South Dakota fundraising campaign is seeking to restore funding clawed back by Congress.
FCC Monitor: New FM Signal in La Crosse (Updated)
A new FM translator has signed on in La Crosse, while a low-power TV station has completed a move to Mason City. Also, a Fargo AM station is operating at reduced power.
Weekly Log: “Jason Show” Adds Affiliates; Several Wis. TV Moves
Several Wisconsin TV stations have announced staff moves and additions. Elsewhere, Nebraska Public Media is making two additions to its radio schedule.
Weekly Log: Five National Murrow Awards in the Upper Midwest
A Wisconsin TV station won two of five national Edward R. Murrow Awards presented to Upper Midwest stations. Meanwhile, two TV anchors are departing.
Weekly Log: Several Longtime Broadcasters Pass Away
The operator of a Fargo radio station, a North Dakota radio station owner, and two former Twin Cities TV journalists have passed away. Also, two TV stations get new sets.
Weekly Log: Cuts Begin Following Public Media Funding Clawback
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune report that cuts are underway at Twin Cities PBS (KTCA/KTCI) and American Public Media Group, the parent of MPR, following Congressional approval of a bill…
Weekly Log: Two Milwaukee Radio Vets Return
Two Milwaukee radio hosts let go from their previous stations have found new homes on the dial. Elsewhere, Spirit Catholic Radio is planning to expand outside of Nebraska.