Several Wisconsin TV stations have announced staff moves and additions. Elsewhere, Nebraska Public Media is making two additions to its radio schedule.
SDPB Cuts 25% of Staff, Drops Two Programs
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is cutting a quarter of its staff and cancelling two programs following the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting.
Nexstar Purchases Tegna, Forming Two Iowa Duopolies
KARE 11 will get new owners and two duopolies will be formed in Iowa as a result of Nexstar’s purchase of Tegna, announced Tuesday.
FCC Monitor: Several UP, Wis. FM Stations at Reduced Power
Several FM stations in the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin are operating at reduced power. Meanwhile, more LPTV stations are seeking upgrades.
Madison CBS Affiliate Signs On UHF Translators
Five years after moving to a VHF frequency, CBS affiliate WISC-TV/3.1 (Madison) has signed on two UHF digital replacement translators.
Weekly Log: Five National Murrow Awards in the Upper Midwest
A Wisconsin TV station won two of five national Edward R. Murrow Awards presented to Upper Midwest stations. Meanwhile, two TV anchors are departing.
Numerous DTV Changes include ROAR on DT1 Channels
Several TV stations in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin have made changes to their channel lineups.
FCC Monitor: New FM Station Signing On in Southern Minn.
A small new FM station in southern Minnesota has requested program test authority. Elsewhere, an Iowa FM is back on the air and an Upper Peninsula FM is at reduced power.
Weekly Log: Several Longtime Broadcasters Pass Away
The operator of a Fargo radio station, a North Dakota radio station owner, and two former Twin Cities TV journalists have passed away. Also, two TV stations get new sets.
FCC Finds Disputed Entity Doesn’t Exist, Grants Wis. LPFM Stations
The FCC has granted construction permits for several new Wisconsin low-power FM stations after determining that a common entity is not actually in control of the groups’ boards.