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Connoisseur Media Sells Another Midwest Radio Group (Updated)

Posted on March 25, 2026March 31, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Connoisseur Media is selling its radio stations in Brookings, S.D., to a group headed by the stations’ current market manager.

Legacy Changes Two More Formats in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Legacy Communications/G.I. Family Radio has changed the formats of two radio stations in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities, marking the company’s fourth and fifth format changes this year.

FCC Monitor: Dozens of Applications for New LPTV Stations

Posted on March 23, 2026April 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Dozens of applications for new low-power TV stations have flooded the FCC database after a filing freeze ended. The applicants include a mix of new and existing regional broadcasters.

CBS Radio Shocker Leaves Affiliates Looking for New Networks

Posted on March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Affiliates of CBS Radio will need to find a new source of hourly network news after a surprising announcement March 20 that the network will shut down.

Weekly Log: 8 Wisconsin Broadcasters Honored

Posted on March 20, 2026March 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has named its Local Broadcast Legends and Hall of Fame inductees for 2026. Also, regional MLB TV broadcasts are being announced.

Nexstar-Tegna Approved: New Owner for KARE, New Duopolies in Iowa

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved a sale that forms new top-four duopolies in Des Moines and the Quad Cities and puts Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 under Nexstar ownership.

Midwest Seeks Waivers to Buy NRG Stations in North-Central Wis.

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Midwest Communications is seeking waivers of ownership caps to buy ten radio stations in Wisconsin from NRG Media, telling the FCC that it plans to change some formats.

SW Minnesota Radio Station Flips to Rock Following Sale

Posted on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Jon Ellis

KCLP/101.1 (Luverne), formerly KLQL, has flipped to “The Rock Farm” following its recent sale to Christensen Broadcasting LUV LLC.

FCC Monitor: Iowa AM Station Seeks Night Service after KAAY Downgrade

Posted on March 16, 2026March 13, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An Iowa AM station is seeking to add nighttime service after an Arkansas station downgraded. Elsewhere, the FCC has granted more construction permits for LPTV stations to move.

Dream DX: 178 FM Stations from 20 States in 90 Minutes

Posted on March 15, 2026March 14, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A visit to Big Bend National Park brought spectacular views followed by the best FM DX event I’ve experienced in my decades of radio listening.

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