Two non-commercial broadcasters have submitted license to cover applications indicating they have completed upgrades to FM stations near Des Moines and Omaha.
Weekly Log: TV Moves in Milwaukee, QCA; More TV for Duluth
A longtime Milwaukee TV anchor is retiring as a competing station announces a promotion. Elsewhere, a Quad Cities station has named a replacement for a retiring anchor.
FCC Monitor: End to Years-Long Battle over 107.7 in Omaha Area?
Recent filings include an application that could mark the end of long-running concerns about potential interference to an air navigation frequency in Omaha.
Flood Buys Western Nebraska LPTV Station
Flood Communications West is buying a low-power TV station serving North Platte and Ogallala.
Nebraska AM Station Drops Country for Conservative Talk
An iHeartMedia station serving the High Plains in western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado has dropped Classic Country for Conservative Talk.
Weekly Log: Twins Announcer Retires, Iowa Political Show In Works
The Twins’ longtime TV announcer is retiring, with a replacement not yet named. Elsewhere, a new weekly political show is slated to launch in Iowa.
Christmas Comes Earlier for Milwaukee, Omaha
Christmas came earlier to the radio dials this year in Milwaukee and Omaha, marking a return to earlier flips to the All-Santa playlist in the Brew City.
FCC Monitor: New FM’s Sign On in Cedar Rapids, Alexandria
A Twin Cities AM station is operating at reduced power. Elsewhere, new radio stations have signed on in Alexandria, Minn,, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Weekly Log: Marconis for KDWB, KS95; iHeart Plans Beatles Simulcast
Two Twin Cities radio stations have won 2023 Marconi Radio Awards, and iHeartMedia is planning a national simulcast event to debut the new Beatles song.
Twin Cities Now Have Ten NextGen TV Channels
Twin Cities broadcast TV viewers can now receive ten channels in the new NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) format, if they have the equipment to receive them.