Carpenter Broadcasting is adding a third FM station to a new radio group being assembled at the tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead.
FCC Monitor: IPR License Transfers; Scottsbluff Tower Project Nears
Recent FCC filings include Iowa’s Regents universities formally transferring their licenses to Iowa Public Radio and the beginning of a major tower project in Nebraska’s panhandle.
WBA Hall of Fame adds Bernier, Garbaciak, Gloede, and Purcell
Chris Bernier, Joyce Garbaciak, Howard Gloede, and Gene Purcell will be added to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame during the WBA’s summer conference.
Story Television Launches in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Omaha
New digital TV subchannel Story Television has launched on Hearst stations in Milwaukee, Des Moines, and Omaha.
FCC Monitor: Twin Cities Low-Power TV Move Denied
Recent activity includes denial of a low-power TV station’s application to move to St. Paul and more stations moving from an Omaha tower slated for demolition.
Winnipeg FM to Drop “Superpower” Status but Retain Coverage
Regulators have approved a plan for Corus Entertainment’s “Power 97” (CJKR-FM/97.5 Winnipeg) to drop its “superpower” status but retain its existing coverage area.
Townsquare Adds Williston Stations as Part of 9-Market Deal
Townsquare Media will add three radio stations in Williston, North Dakota, as part of a purchase of Cherry Creek Media.
Sale Keeps Full-Service Nebraska AM Station Under Local Ownership
The longtime majority owner of KVSH/940 (Valentine) is selling shares to a longtime employee of the station.
FCC Monitor: Low-Power TV Station Seeks Full Twin Cities Signal
Recent FCC activity includes an application to move a low-power TV station to St. Paul and a new FM signal in the far southern Twin Cities metro.
Nebraska NBC Affiliate Completes Move Closer to Lincoln
Gray TV NBC affiliate KSNB-TV/4.1 has completed a move of its transmitter closer to Lincoln, a change which also included a move from VHF to UHF.