Recent FCC activity includes Iowa PBS seeking to move its Des Moines station to UHF, a battle over a new FM station in central Wisconsin, and the return of the WCFW callsign.
Civic Media Buys 7 Wis. Radio Signals from Magnum
Fast-growing Wisconsin radio operator Civic Media is purchasing another seven signals, this time from Magnum Media.
Weekly Log: 3 Join NBA Hall of Fame; New Cedar Rapids Anchor
Recent developments include three inductees to the Neb. Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame, a new morning TV anchor in Cedar Rapids, and a new radio studio in Davenport.
Alpha Launches Lincoln “Mix” After Combining Sports, Talk Formats
Alpha Media has launched “Mix 103.3” in Lincoln after combining its Sports and News/Talk formats onto one station.
BEK Launches New Fargo-Grand Forks TV Station
BEK Sports Network has formally launched a new full-power TV station in the Fargo market, the first new Upper Midwest station to sign on following an FCC auction last year.
Community First Broadcasting Adds Another NW Iowa Radio Pair
Community First Broadcasting is buying the two radio stations in Sheldon, bringing its group of stations in northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota to more than a dozen.
FCC Monitor: Engineer Hikes Uphill with Transmitter Strapped to Back
Recent FCC filings include a Twin Cities LPFM going silent, a letter of inquiry being returned to the FCC, and an account of an engineer hiking uphill with a replacement transmitter.
Iowa Catholic Radio Adds Larger Des Moines FM Signal
One of Iowa Catholic Radio’s parent organizations is buying a larger FM station to add to its group of signals in the Des Moines area.
FCC Upholds Decision Giving WCTS Translator Minneapolis Upgrade
The FCC has upheld its earlier decision to allow the owner of WCTS/1030 to upgrade its FM translator by moving it to the IDS Center.
Weekly Log: “Mad Radio” Revived; New Fargo TV Station
Recent developments include the return of a classic radio name in Madison, the soft launch of a new Fargo-Grand Forks TV station, and a Twin Cities AM station back on the air.