Two small new non-commercial FM signals have signed on in rural Minnesota as construction deadlines near for dozens of new stations granted several years ago.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Radio Changes, Brewers Move in Madison
Separate Milwaukee radio stations have announced new morning and afternoon hosts, while the Brewers are moving to a different radio station in Madison.
Lincoln AM Station Goes Silent, Format Moves to HD2/Translator
Alpha Media’s KLMS/1480 (Lincoln) has gone off the air, with its programming continuing on an FM translator and HD Radio subchannel.
FCC Monitor: NextGen TV Scheduled for Dec. 10 Quad Cities Debut
The FCC has approved the launch of NextGen TV in the Quad Cities. Elsewhere, two northern Minnesota radio stations briefly returned to the air before going silent again.
Good News Radio Signs On Two New South Dakota FM Stations
The Praise Network’s Good News Radio has signed on two new FM stations in South Dakota.
Weekly Log: Cuts at Several Wis. TV Stations; Many People Moves
There have been newscast changes and cuts at three Wisconsin TV stations. December also started out with a large number of hirings and promotions.
FCC Monitor: KDLO-FM Back to Full Power; Ames Translator Returns
Recent FCC filings include notification that South Dakota’s KDLO-FM has returned to full power following tower reconstruction and that an FM translator in Ames, IA, is back on the air.
North Dakota PBS Station Returns to Air after 11-Month Outage
Prairie Public Broadcasting’s KJRE/19.1 (Ellendale, ND) has returned to the air after an 11-month outage due to antenna damage.
Weekly Log: DTV Channel Changes in Several Cities
There have been several DTV channel changes following Scripps News’ departure from the broadcast airwaves, and MeTV Toons has come to Duluth.
The Family Closes On Milwaukee Purchase, Adds Second FM Translator
Wisconsin’s The Family Radio Network has closed on its purchase of an AM station and its FM translator in Milwaukee and also reached a deal to buy another Milwaukee-area signal.