TV stations in Madison and Omaha have named replacements for departing anchors. Elsewhere, a new weather-focused newscast has launched in Cedar Rapids.
Category: Wisconsin
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.
Weekly Log: Iowa Anchor Leaving after 51 Years
Longtime Iowa TV anchor Ron Steele is departing. Elsewhere, a meteorologist has departed a Twin Cities TV station and South Dakota has a new “All Things Considered” host.
FCC Monitor: Time-Share LPFM’s Granted in Madison, Milwaukee
The FCC has granted construction permits for low-power FM stations that will have to share time on the same frequency in Madison and Milwaukee.
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.
Illinois Catholic Radio Network Expands to Wisconsin
A Catholic radio network based in central Illinois has signed on a new FM signal in southern Wisconsin.
Weekly Log: Iowa Station Owner Dies, New TV Network Launching
The longtime owner of a northern Iowa radio station has died. Also, another pair of TV stations is simulcasting some segments and a new TV network is slated to launch.
Weekly Log: Several TV Personnel Moves Announced
A Milwaukee TV station has parted ways with a meteorologist. Elsewhere, a meteorologist has joined a Green Bay station while a reporter departs Waterloo.
FCC Monitor: Iowa Public Radio Surrenders New FM Permit
Iowa Public Radio has surrendered a construction permit for a new FM station that would have served the Mason City area. Elsewhere, another three new FM stations have signed on
Wisconsin’s Prayz Network Signs On Eighth Station
The Salvation Poem Foundation, which runs Wisconsin’s Prayz Network, has signed on an eighth station.