Recent FCC filings include a South Dakota TV station returning to the air and a Minnesota FM station going off the air, citing inflation.
Lipetzy Buys Out Partners in Dakota/Community First Brd. (Updated)
One of the three partners in a company that owns more than a dozen radio stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota is buying out the interest of his partners, one of whom has died.
Weekly Log: Duluth DJ Returns; New DTV Channels; DISH-Hearst Dispute Ends
A packed report includes news of morning hosts in Duluth and Green Bay, Wisconsin reporter moves, national attention for a UP station, and new channels in the new year.
FCC Monitor: Upgrades for FM Stations Near Des Moines, Omaha
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.