Several longtime radio announcers have announced that they have been let go from Alpha Media stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; Wis. LPFM Application Dismissed
The FCC is considering numerous changes to the rules for low-power TV and translator stations. Meanwhile, it dismissed an application for a low-power FM station in northern Wisconsin.
Update: Sale of Southern Minnesota AM Station Withdrawn
Townsquare Media has withdrawn an application to transfer a rural southern Minnesota AM radio station to a local non-profit group.
Weekly Log: WPR’s Major Realignment Begins Monday
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced plans for HD subchannel changes as part of its May 20 realignment. There are also several Milwaukee radio lineup changes.
Northfield Radio Station To Be Sold to News Director (Updated)
Jeff Johnson announced plans to retire from KYMN/1080 (Northfield) this fall and sell the station to Rich Larson, the station’s current news director.
Spirit Catholic Radio’s 8th Full-Power Signal Signs On
Spirit Catholic Radio Network has signed on the eight full-power FM signal in its service covering Nebraska.
WRJN Flips Back to Full-Service Oldies Format
Less than a year after dropping music for Civic Media’s News/Talk lineup, WRJN/1400 (Racine) and its two FM translators have flipped back to a full-service music format.
FCC Monitor: FM Translator Applies to Move Into Milwaukee
An FM translator currently broadcasting from the suburbs has applied to move into Milwaukee. Elsewhere, the FCC granted a new LPFM station just outside the Twin Cities.
Commentary: A Twin Ports View of WPR’s Format Changes
Wisconsin Public Radio’s upcoming programming realignments will end a once-vital connection between the Superior region and the rest of the state: the Ideas Network.
Weekly Log: Several TV Arrivals and Departures
A former Madison anchor has moved to Minneapolis, while a Waterloo meteorologist moved to Des Moines and a longtime Green Bay anchor is departing.