The FCC has switched tentative selectees for three new FM stations in the Upper Midwest. Meanwhile, an Iowa FM station has been sanctioned with short-term license renewal.
Weekly Log: New News Directors in Omaha, Wausau
New news directors have been named in Omaha and Wausau, while a Nebraska TV station is advising viewers about work beginning to move to a UHF frequency.
Data Dump: When Were People in High School and College?
A radio station that says its songs are for people who attended high school or college in the 1980s raises the question of what demographic that group is now in.
Proposed Sale of Fargo, Duluth FOX Affiliates Dropped
The proposed sale of the Fargo and Duluth FOX affiliates has been terminated by the seller, according to a news report by the buyer.
Civic Media Buys Northern Wisconsin Duo
Civic Media continues its rapid growth with the purchase of a pair of stations in northern Wisconsin.
Civic’s Talk Network Launches in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Racine
Civic Media has expanded its News/Talk network to stations in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Racine following its purchase of the stations from Magnum Media.
Civic Media Launches Classic Hits Format on Revived WCFW
Civic Media has launched an `80s and `90s-based Classic Hits format on WCFW/105.7 (Chippewa Falls-Eau Claire) with “105 days of summer fun.”
FCC Monitor: FM Translator Seeks HD; Iowa, SD Stations Face Fines
A Minnesota FM translator is seeking permission to activate an HD Radio signal. Meanwhile, Iowa and South Dakota stations face fines for failing to submit required filings.
Weekly Log: Most from Shuttered Newsroom Land Across Town
At least seven people who worked in a now-shuttered Sioux City newsroom have landed at a former competitor. Meanwhile, Pioneer PBS provided an update on its outage.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New Neb. FM Signing On; McCook Station Returns
A Nebraska radio station has returned to the air, while a new Nebraska FM is signing on. Meanwhile, Canadian regulators have approved a Brandon radio sale.