The influence of American programming is the dominant force in Canada, with U.S. shows filling prime time and affiliates from south of the border imported on cable.
VHF Low TV Station Gets Approval for Temporary Power Boost
Milwaukee Media’s WIWN-TV has received temporary permission from the FCC to boost its power after the station said it was having trouble reaching viewers due to its VHF Low frequency.
Longtime Eastern Iowa TV Anchor to Retire
Longtime KCRG-TV9 news anchor Bruce Aune has announced plans to retire next year.
Moody Radio to Sell 3 AM Stations, Including Its Original
Chicago-based Christian broadcaster Moody Radio has announced plans to sell its original station and two other AM stations, citing the limitations of AM.
Beaver Dam Station (Mostly) Drops Country for Pop
Good Karma Broadcasting’s WXRO/95.3 (Beaver Dam) has dropped all-Country for Hot Adult Contemporary as “95X.”
FCC Approves Large Upgrade for Iowa FM
The FCC has approved a large upgrade for VCY America’s KVCI/89.7 (Montezuma). KVCI currently transmits with 3.1kW/103m (class A) and has received a construction permit to move its transmitter to a site…
Coloff Wins Auction for New FM Signal in Waterloo
Coloff Media has won an FCC auction for a new FM signal in Waterloo. The company will have five FM signals in the market if this and another new translator are built.
Nexstar Stations Off DirecTV
DirecTV customers in nine Upper Midwest markets lost access to one or more of their local network affiliates on Independence Day due to a retransmission consent dispute between the satellite provider and Nexstar Media Group.
NE Iowa Radio Group Buys Competitor (updated with price)
The owner of several northeastern Iowa radio stations is adding two more stations to the group.
Refuge Media Donates Stations to Northwestern
A significant Christian radio merger is in the works as Refuge Media Group donates its stations to the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.