Recent developments include TV job cuts in Nebraska, a longtime Quad Cities anchor’s retirement, and more flips to All-Christmas music.
FCC Monitor: Iowa FM Station Changes Plans for 100kW Upgrade
A southern Iowa FM radio station has returned a construction permit for an upgrade to 100kW. Elsewhere, a major Nebraska AM station is using temporary nighttime facilities.
Rural North Dakota FM Station Sale Filed with FCC (Updated)
The only full-power FM radio station along North Dakota’s southwestern border with South Dakota is getting a new owner.
Weekly Log: Job Cuts at Two Media Companies
A radio company and a TV company have made job cuts. Meanwhile, a Des Moines radio station has added two new hosts.
Milwaukee Gets Another Country Outlet As “Fonz” Goes AM/HD2-Only
The Milwaukee Radio Alliance has split up the signals that had carried the “Fonz” Oldies format, with two FM signals now carrying a Country format while “Fonz” continues on AM.
KRWB Becomes “The Northern Star” with News and “Super Hits”
KRWB/1410 (Roseau) and K275BB/102.9 (Roseau) have become “The Northern Star” following a recent management change.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Upgrades for Sioux Falls, La Crosse FM Translators
A Sioux Falls FM translator has competed an upgrade, while the FCC has approved an upgrade for a translator in the La Crosse area.
New Upper Peninsula Commercial FM Station Signs On
A new commercial FM station has signed on in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula carrying Christmas music.
Weekly Log: Longtime Milwaukee Host Moving to Podcast
A longtime Milwaukee talk show host is moving to a podcast. Meanwhile, TV anchors have departed in Wausau and Kearney and several CHSN affiliates have been announced.
Winnipeg Sees Second Format Change in Month
For the second time in October, a Winnipeg radio station has changed format — and both now offer different variations of Alternative music.