South Dakota’s “KELOLAND” has announced who will replace a longtime anchor who is retiring. Elsewhere, several radio hosts have found new homes.
NRG Sells Radio Group in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities (Updated)
NRG Media is selling its group of radio stations in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities to a company owned by a local couple with a history in broadcasting.
Data Dump: AM Station Totals Decline; Little Change for FM, TV
The FCC’s latest quarterly station totals shows a continued decline in the number of AM stations, while the number of FM and full-power TV stations is remaining largely steady.
Omaha AM Station Swaps Sports for Santa
NRG Media’s KZOT/1180 (Bellevue-Omaha) has dropped Sports and is stunting as “Santa Baby 1180.”
FCC Monitor: More Stations Report Reduced Power Operations
With the FCC database back online, numerous Upper Midwest stations report that they are operating at reduced power for various reasons. But a few others are back at full power.
Ely’s WELY-FM Returns to Air After Three-Year Silence
Nearly three years after it went silent, WELY-FM/94.5 (Ely) has returned to the air at reduced power and is stunting.
Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network
Civic Media has dropped two hosts from its News/Talk lineup and added a show hosted by their Madison morning team. Elsewhere, a new morning radio show is airing in the Twin Cities.
Milwaukee’s WUWM To Begin Airing WPR’s “Wisconsin Today”
NPR station WUWM/89.7 (Milwaukee) will begin airing a daily news magazine from Wisconsin Public Radio, marking new level of cooperation between the state-owned services.
Nexstar Presents Arguments for Des Moines, Quad Cities Duopolies
Nexstar has submitted a 285-page filing to the FCC detailing the reasons it believes it should be able to merge with Tegna, creating new duopolies in Des Moines, the Quad Cities, and…
FCC Monitor Special Edition: Reopening Day Filings (Update)
Filings submitted to the FCC indicate several Upper Midwest station sales closed during the government shutdown. Two stations report operating at reduced power.