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.”
FCC Monitor: Fargo LPTV, Milwaukee LPFM Licenses Canceled
The FCC has determined that a Fargo low-power TV license has expired as a matter of law. In Wisconsin, a Milwaukee group returned a low-power FM license while a Green Bay group was granted a new LPFM.
Weekly Log: New Newscast in Des Moines, New Co-Host in Minneapolis
A new 4 p.m. newscast is coming to Des Moines. Elsewhere, a new co-host has been named for “The Jason Show” and a meteorologist has moved from Rochester to Wausau.
FCC Monitor: New Twin Cities LPTV Facilities Constructed
Recent FCC filings include two Twin Cities low-power TV stations reporting that they have constructed new facilities and updates on several radio stations operating at reduced power.
Weekly Log: New Anchor in Madison, Two Radio Departures
Madison has a new TV anchor, while a meteorologist has departed a Wausau station. There are also radio departures in St. Cloud and Des Moines.
Two Upper Peninsula Stations Drop Talk for Oldies (Updated With Audio)
Two AM radio stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have dropped News/Talk formats in favor of Oldies.
Several TV Network Launches, Swaps Cause Changes
Viewers in most Upper Midwest TV markets have seen at least one channel change in the last week amid several network launches and changes.
FCC Monitor: New FM Signs On in UP; South Dakota AM Returns
Recent FCC filings include a small new FM station signing on in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and a South Dakota AM station returning to the air.
“Prayz Network” Signs On Fifth Station With Four More Planned
Wisconsin’s Prayz Network has signed on a fifth station, with WEQR/100.9 (Tomahawk) extending its reach into the Northwoods.