Civic Media has announced the formation of the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, which will ultimately run two radio stations and a newspaper.
FCC Monitor: KSTP(AM) At Reduced Power; KNWS Adds Night Service
KSTP/1500 (St. Paul) is operating at reduced power due to technical issues. Elsewhere, KNWS/1090 (Waterloo) has added nighttime service.
Weekly Log: Nexstar/Tegna Combination On Hold
The Nexstar-Tegna deal is paused after a federal judge issued an order put the combination of the companies on hold until the legal challenge of the sale is completed.
FCC Monitor: Several U.P. FM Stations Continue at Reduced Power
Five stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are operating at reduced power. Elsewhere, a Mason City FM station has been granted an upgrade.
Local Broadcaster Buys Silent Omaha AM Station
About two months after it took KXSP/590 (Omaha) off the air, SummitMedia has reached an agreement to sell the station to locally-owned Walnut Media.
Twin Cities PBS Takes Over Operations of Southern Minn. Station
Following a major loss of federal funding, southern Minnesota’s only PBS station has transferred control to Twin Cities Public Television.
Weekly Log: Several New Faces on Twin Cities TV
Two Twin Cities TV stations have announced new anchors and reporters. Meanwhile, a Twin Cities radio station has announced a new morning co-host.
FCC Monitor: Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska Radio Sales Close
Sales of radio groups in Charles City, Iowa, Menominee, Mich., and Nebraska’s Tri-Cities have closed. Meanwhile, an Upper Peninsula LPFM has gone off the air.
Weekly Log: WPR News Names New Midday Host
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.
Townsquare AM Station in Rochester, Minn., Won’t Return to Air
Townsquare Media has returned the license of an AM radio station in Rochester, Minn., one year after taking it off the air.