This week’s developments include cuts at a radio group, new morning hosts in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, and a new public radio leader in Wausau.
FCC Monitor: New FM Stations Sign On in Pierre, SD, and Ashland, WI
Recent FCC filings include the sign-on of new FM radio stations in Pierre, S.D., and Ashland, Wis. Also, a Quad Cities FM station is back up to full power.
Three Black Hills Radio Stations Sold for $75,000
Three radio stations in the Black Hills of South Dakota are being sold for $75,000.
Van Ginkel Exiting Ownership of Several Western Iowa Radio Stations
J.C. Van Ginkel is redeeming his shares in several companies which own radio stations in Western Iowa, according to FCC filings.
Weekly Log: Des Moines AM Team Exits, WBA Honors Eight
A Des Moines morning team is no longer on the air. Elsewhere, the Wis. Broadcasters Association has named eight people to be honored at its summer convention.
FCC Monitor: Several More LPFM’s Granted; Mpls. LPTV Sale Closes
Recent FCC activity includes new LPFM stations granted in the Quad Cities and Wisconsin, as well as closing of a Minneapolis LPTV sale and a proposed Milwaukee FM upgrade.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis, Rochester Anchors Departing
Randy Shaver and Tom Overlie are departing their longtime TV roles. Elsewhere, Duluth has a new news director and SDPB has a new logo.
FCC Monitor: Future TV Station Seeks Move Closer to Green Bay
A new TV station is now proposing a 1,000kW facility from a tower near Green Bay. Meanwhile, several FM stations have returned to full power.
Weekly Log: Civic Media Sets New Lineup; Valsvik Signs Off KARE 11
Civic Media has rolled out a new daytime lineup on a dozen Wisconsin stations, while Twin Cities personality Lee Valsvik has ended her TV gig.
Data Dump: Cable Systems Carrying Affiliates from 3 Markets
It’s a media nerd’s dream, but one that has become increasingly rare: cable systems that carry major TV stations from multiple markets.