Recent filings include details of a temporary facility being used by a South Dakota FM station after a tower collapse, as well as several new callsigns in South Dakota and Nebraska.
Off Topic: What’s the Best National Park?
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
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
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.