Several FM upgrades are in the works in the Scottsbluff area following last year’s consolidation in the market.
Nexstar Names New Quad Cities GM
Nexstar Broadcasting has named J. Patrick Baldwin its new vice president and general manager for the Quad Cities market.
Neb. Station Temporarily Flips to Spanish-Language COVID Updates
Flood Broadcasting has temporarily flipped a Norfolk FM translator to Spanish-language COVID-19 information, using content provided by the Telemundo Nebraska newsroom.
Twin Cities FM Signal Sold to AM Broadcaster
A southeastern Twin Cities metro FM translator that has been off the air for much of the past few years is being sold to an AM radio station owner.
Cedar Rapids Station Drops Nostalgia for Oldies
iHeartMedia’s KMJM/1360 (Cedar Rapids) has flipped to the `60s and `70s “Real Oldies” format, dropping Nostalgia.
Gray TV Pledges Pandemic Programs if FCC Grants Rare Exception to Restore, Sell Grand Forks License
The owner of a Grand Forks TV station that Gray TV wants to buy is asking the FCC to grant a rarely-used exception to restore its license.
COVID-19 Economy Leads to KSTP, “My Talk” Cuts
Hubbard Radio’s “Skor North” (KSTP/1500) has released most of its airstaff due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gerretsen, Larrivee, Mitchell, Zieman Enter WBA Hall of Fame
Thom Gerretsen, Wayne Larrivee, Jack Mitchell, and Nancy Zieman are entering the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame.
“Ink” Expands in Northwestern Wisconsin
About two years after its launch, Northwestern Wisconsin’s Hard Rock “Ink” format has expanded to a second FM translator-AM combination.
Michigan Radio’s “Stateside” Expands to Upper Peninsula
Two public radio stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have added a daily news and public affairs program originating in the Lower Peninsula.