New translator W296DL/107.1 (Medford) has signed on carrying “Kickin’ Country,” which originates on WIGM/1490 (Medford). The 250-Watt FM translator was obtained during one of the AM Revitalization filing window. WIGM had previously…
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Madison CBS Affiliate Launches New Set, Graphics
Madison CBS affiliate WISC-TV/3.1 used its post-Super Bowl newscast on Sunday, Feb. 3, to make some big changes to its look. The Morgan Murphy Media station unveiled a new set created by…
ION Affiliation Moves in Madison
A Madison Independent station has affiliated with Ion and some of its former local programming has moved to another station in the market. Byrne Acquisition Group’s WIFS (Janesville-Madison) has replaced its former…
Milwaukee Radio Veteran Joins “VTY Country”
Milwaukee radio veteran Van McNeil is joining “92.1 VTY Country” (WVTY Racine-Milwaukee), where he will host from 12 to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 4. McNeil also hosts the 3 to 7…
FCC Grants New FM Translators
The FCC has granted new FM translators in six Upper Midwest communities.
Green Bay TV Station Adding Subchannels
Gray TV’s WBAY-TV (Green Bay) says it plans to add two new subchannels on Friday, Feb. 1: H&I on 2.4 and Start TV on 2.5. The station already carries ABC on 2.1, weather programming…
Milwaukee FOX Affiliate Returns to Spectrum Cable
Milwaukee’s FOX 6 (WITI) is back on Spectrum Cable after a national dispute between Spectrum and Tribune Broadcasting was resolved. The outage began on the afternoon of Jan. 2 and ended in early morning…
Northwestern Wisconsin Station Gets Easy
WLMX-FM/104.9 (Balsam Lake) has shifted its format from mainstream Adult Contemporary to Light AC as “Easy 104.9” with the new callsign WZEZ. The station, owned by Zoe Communications, had been known as…
Ironwood/Hurley Radio Stations Revamp for New Year
A pair of Ironwood/Hurley stations has adopted new brands for the new year. WUPM’s Hot Adult Contemporary format has been renamed “Mix 106.9” with a promise of more community involvement. Meanwhile, W275CR/102.9…