Gray TV’s new NBC affiliate in Mankato officially launched Sunday, Dec. 1, with syndicated programming moving over from the company’s FOX affiliate to fill hours that NBC does not program.
November Filings: Twin Cities Signal Off Air Again, Reduced Power for SD & WI Stations
Fresh Air’s K294AM/106.7 (West St. Paul) is going off the air again as work continues on the water tower that serves as its licensed transmission site.
Armada Seeks to Buy UP Stations It Already Operates
A subsidiary of Armada Media is seeking FCC approval to buy several Upper Peninsula stations that it’s already been operating for several years under a local marketing agreement.
Station Giving Wausau a New Format for Christmas
A social media post indicates WAVL/100.5 (Rothschild-Wausau), formerly WDTX, has dropped its Sports format as expected and is now running Christmas music.
Wausau Station Changes Format, Another Flip Coming ‘Very Soon’
A Wausau station has changed its format, telling Facebook fans that it’s adopted the programming of a sister station that will also change format “very soon.”
Variety Hits Format Back in Madison
iHeartMedia’s WXXM/92.1 (Sun Prairie-Madison) has transitioned from Classic Hits to Variety Hits but kept its “Rewind 92.1” moniker.
Buyer Seeks New Facility for Holdrege AM
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association is seeking FCC approval for a plan to move KUVR/1380 (Holdrege) to a new site, restoring most of its previous daytime coverage area.
New FM Signal in Western Twin Cities Metro
A small new FM signal has signed on in the western Twin Cities suburbs relaying Christian radio station WCTS/1030 (Maplewood).
Catholic Network Quickly Picks Up Scottsbluff Spinoff
Shortly after the Nebraska Rural Radio Association announced plans to buy Legacy Communications’ group in the Scottsbluff market, it’s already found a buyer for one of the spinoffs.
New Milwaukee FM Signal Signs On with Liberal Talk
New FM translator W269DL/101.7 (Milwaukee) has signed on, carrying the Liberal Talk “Resistance Radio” format already heard on WRRD/1510 (Waukesha-Milwaukee).