iHeartMedia has launched a statewide Sports radio network in Iowa and changed a station’s format in Cedar Rapids to carry the new service.
FCC Monitor: Another LPTV Station Granted Move into Twin Cities
The FCC has granted another low-power TV station a move into the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, one U.P. FM station has returned to the air while another is at reduced power.
Weekly Log: Paul Douglas Retires from Radio
Longtime Twin Cities broadcaster Paul Douglas has retired from daily radio work. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee anchor and a Rochester meteorologist have departed.
Update: Spanish-Language Format Arrives in Worthington
A Spanish-language format has launched in Worthington, MN, replacing a three-year-old Contemporary Christian format.
FCC Monitor: KKSO Callsign Returns; Iowa LPFM Application Reinstated
Iowa Public Radio is planning to return the KKSO callsign to the airwaves. Meanwhile, the FCC has reinstated an application for a new LPFM station in Iowa and a South Dakota AM station has again gone silent.
Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down
An independent TV station in Alexandria, MN, that had offered a local newscast has ended operations. Elsewhere, there’s a new anchor in Rochester while an anchor is departing in Milwaukee.
Wausau Station Flips Back to Rock as “The Beast”
After several years as “Jack FM,” a Midwest Communications station in the Wausau market has flipped back to a Rock format as “The Beast.”
Longtime North Dakota Christian Radio Stations to Shut Down
Longtime Christian radio stations KHRT/1320 and KHRT-FM/106.9 (Minot) have announced plans to go off the air at the end of July.
FCC Monitor: UP FM Off Air; Sale of 3 Black Hills FM’s Closes
Recent FCC activity includes an Upper Peninsula FM station reporting that it is off the air and closing of the sale of a Black Hills radio group.
Weekly Log: Longtime Wis. Radio Host Won’t Return
A longtime Wisconsin morning radio host says he won’t return to the airwaves. Elsewhere, there’s a new host on “KS95.”