Civic Media closed on its purchase of two stations in the Oshkosh area on Monday, Oct. 3, and has launched its Liberal Talk lineup on the stations.
Ask NorthPine: What Are the Weirdest Geographic TV Market Quirks?
A reader asks about the proximity of the Rochester TV market to Minneapolis, and whether there are other “geographic quirks” on the TV map.
FCC Monitor: Sign-On Near Grand Forks, Omaha Frequency Change Plan
Recent FCC filings include a new FM station signing on near Grand Forks, and Omaha FM translator seeking a new frequency, and approval for a Quad Cities frequency change.
Western Wis. Radio Sale Closes with Message from Longtime Owners
It’s not often that the new owners of a radio station give the old owners airtime to say goodbye, but that’s what listeners are hearing on WCFW/105.7 (Chippewa Falls).
Off Topic: Mountains, Ocean, and Rain Forests, but No Vampires
A visit to Olympic National Park includes stops at ocean beaches, mountain views, rain forests, and a town known for vampires.
Broadcast History: Timeline of Early TV in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has an interesting (if not confusing) early TV history due to a quick series of affiliation changes, sign-ons, sign-offs, and experiments with early UHF TV.
Weekly Log: Brad and Carol Take Afternoons in Lincoln
Recent developments include a new afternoon radio show in Lincoln, a new TV reporter in Sioux City, and a new TV newscast coming to Omaha.
FCC Order Cuts Duplicate CBS Programming from Rochester Cable
The FCC issued an order that will result in WCCO-TV’s CBS programming being dropped from cable in Rochester after a petition from the market’s official CBS affiliate.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Grand Forks TV Plan Changes, Neb. Translator Sold
Recent FCC filings include changes to plans for a Grand Forks TV station, the sale of a Nebraska FM translator, and an update on a silent Twin Cities AM station.
Off Topic: Holiday Weekend Park Diplomacy on the Mountainside
Standing in line for more than ten minutes at a large trailhead restroom, it occurred to me that this was the first time I’d actually been in a national park on a…