Standard Media Group has announced that it will hire Kern Dant to be the general manager of ABC affiliate KLKN/8.1 (Lincoln) once its purchase of the station from Citadel Communications is complete.
iHeart, EMF Swap Translator Licenses
There’s no indication of any imminent format changes as iHeartMedia and the Educational Media Foundation swap 13 translator licenses nationally, including some in Minneapolis and Madison.
Northwestern Continues Growth with Illinois Purchase
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s radio network is continuing its expansion with the purchase of an Illinois Christian radio network.
Grain Elevator Demolition, Brush Clearing Accident Among Reasons for July FCC Filings
Everything from the spectrum auction repack to a brush clearing accident are being cited as reasons for stations seeking special temporary authority from the FCC in the past month.
Canadian SimSub Listings: August 3-9, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Regulators Approve New NCI-FM Station for Dauphin
Regulators have given approval to a new station in Dauphin for the Aboriginal/Country NCI-FM network, bringing the western Manitoba community of about 8,500 people its second strong FM signal.
More Parts of Canada to Lose Broadcast TV Service
More Canadian communities will lose over-the-air TV reception as the result of a regulatory decision allowing Bell Media to shut down 28 transmitters nationwide, including four in Manitoba.
FOX 9 Debuts New Set
FOX 9 (KMSP Minneapolis) debuted a new studio beginning with its 5 p.m. newscast on Monday, July 29.
Meteorologist Delivers Last Forecast after 29 Years in Green Bay
Meteorologist Dave Miller is delivering his last forecasts Friday, July 26, at Nexstar CBS affiliate WFRV/5 (Green Bay).
Canadian SimSub Listings: July 27-Aug. 2, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.