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Off Topic: What’s the Best National Park?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Which national park is the best? It depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Here are my favorites for easy views, drive-in camping, and more.

Broadcast History: Longest TV Channel, Callsign, Affiliation Combos

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Which Upper Midwest stations have had the same channel (real or virtual), primary network affiliation, and callsign for the longest?

Quad Cities FOX Affiliate Now Off Both Satellite Providers

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on January 3, 2023March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on January 2, 2023March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on December 27, 2022March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

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.

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