A retransmission consent dispute has taken FOX 28 (KFXA Cedar Rapids) off DirecTV. KFXA is licensed to Second Generation of Iowa but operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which bought KFXA’s non-license assets…
KTTC Hires New GM
For the second time this year, Quincy Media’s KTTC (Rochester) has hired a new vice president and general manager.
Canadian SimSub Listings: June 1-7, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
KARE 11 News at 5 Adding Third News Anchor
Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 is taking the unusual move of adding a third news anchor to its 5 p.m. broadcast as it reformats the show.
Brandon Station Rebranded as “Pure Country”
Bell Media has rolled out “Pure Country” on 13 stations across Canada, including CKXA-FM/101.1 (Brandon).
Canadian SimSub Listings: May 25-31, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
New FM Signals in Rochester, Sioux Falls, West-Central Minnesota
New 250-Watt FM signals are on the air on Rochester, Sioux Falls, and Glenwood, Minnesota.
New VHF Channel for Northwestern Minnesota
Pioneer Public Television has signed on a new translator on VHF channel 8 in Fergus Falls, replacing the former UHF channel 49 translator in the community.
Southern Minnesota AM Station Back on Air
Townsquare Media’s KFIL/1060 (Preston) has returned to the air at reduced power following an April lightning strike. FCC filings indicate KFIL went off the air April 11 due to extensive lightning damage….
Update: Des Moines FOX Affiliate Returns on NBC Subchannel
A day after a contractor was killed in a fall while trying to return Des Moines FOX affiliate KDSM to the air, the station’s programming has returned on a subchannel of the market’s NBC affiliate.