A network that launched weeks ago on one Milwaukee frequency is also coming to another. Elsewhere, longtime TV personalities have retired in Cedar Rapids and Lincoln.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Several High-Profile Retirements
Jane Matenaer, Judy Clark, and Darren Danielson have announced plans to retire. Meanwhile, a fundraiser has reduced the number of layoffs at South Dakota Public Broadcasting,
Weekly Log: “Current” Changes; Longtime Iowa Anchor Departs
A longtime Iowa anchor is departing while a sports director is moving from Madison to Milwaukee. Meanwhile, MPR’s “The Current” is making schedule changes this weekend.
Weekly Log: Several Wis. Broadcasters Pass; Many Anchor Moves
Three longtime Wisconsin radio broadcasters have died. Meanwhile, there are anchor changes and departures in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Duluth, and Bismarck.
Weekly Log: Broadcast Legend Passes; PBS North Axes Longtime Show
Twin Cities broadcasting legend Stan Turner has died at the age of 81. In northern Minnesota, PBS North is ending its longtime public affairs program.
Weekly Log: Radio Changes Continue in Milwaukee
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.
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.