Quad Cities FOX affiliate KLJB/18 (Davenport) is off DISH Network as a result of a retransmission consent dispute.
Weekly Log: Longtime MN, SD Voice Passes; New Milwaukee Morning Host
Recent developments include the passing of a longtime radio and TV voice in Minnesota and South Dakota as well as a new morning radio host in Milwaukee.
Green Bay Station Goes Alternative after Weird Al Stunt
Woodward Communications has added a third Rock format to its northeastern Wisconsin group of stations after a week stunting as “Weird Al Radio.”
Worthington’s KITN Rewinds to Classic Hits
Absolute Communications’ Radio Works group in Worthington has started the new year with a new Classic Hits format.
FCC Monitor: New Omaha FM; Civic Media Closes on Purchase of Four
Recent filings include a new FM frequency signing on in Omaha, a South Dakota FM translator going silent, and closing of a Civic Media purchase in Wisconsin.
Off Topic: My Top Five Day Hikes of 2022
Our national parks offer many kinds of adventures, and there are great hikes to experience even if you have just a few hours. Just be sure to make plenty of stops for pictures on those big elevation gains!
Weekly Log: New La Crosse ND, Quad Cities TV Anchor Changes Channels
Recent developments include a new TV news director in La Crosse, a Quad Cities anchor moving to a different station, and a New Year’s Eve TV scheduling quirk.
Green Bay Station Begins Stunting after Christmas Music Ends
Woodward Communications’ WKZG/104.3 (Seymour-Appleton-Green Bay) has begin stunting as “Weird Al Radio” as it prepares to change its callsign in the new year.
FCC Monitor: 10 Public Radio Stations at Lower Power; KZIA Back to 100kW
Filings include ten public radio stations at reduced power due to icing, a Cedar Rapids station returning to full power, and arguments over who qualifies as a local applicant.
Off Topic: Favorite Radio Stations on Western Roadtrips
If you haven’t already read my bragging about it, I logged about 25,000 miles in roadtrips to the West over the summer. All of that driving gave me plenty of time to…