Developments this week include a new morning news anchor in Des Moines, a new TV news set in Mankato, and a longtime host’s retirement from national weekend radio.
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM at Low Power, Four Tentative Selectees for New FM’s
Recent FCC filings include a Wisconsin FM station at reduced power, a suburban Milwaukee AM station returning to the air, and four tentative selectees for new non-comm FM stations.
Five Stations in Western UP Sold to California-Based Group
Five radio stations serving three cities in the western part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are being sold to a California-based company.
North-Central Iowa Radio Pair Sold to Local Buyer
A pair of FM radio stations in north-central Iowa will remain locally-owned following a sale.
Off Topic: Graphic Warning Signs of the National Parks
Visiting the wilderness brings real risks, so our national parks have many warning signs. Some of them are rather graphic while others are a bit more entertaining.
“El Gallo” Brings First-Ever Spanish-Language Format to Cedar Rapids
KRQN/107.1 (Vinton-Cedar Rapids) has flipped to a Regional Mexican format as “El Gallo” (“The Rooster”), bringing the market its first-ever Spanish-language format.
Weekly Log: Longtime Des Moines Anchor, Milwaukee GM to Depart
Recent developments include the impending departures of a longtime Des Moines TV anchor and Milwaukee radio GM, as well as a few other Wisconsin radio moves.
Data Dump: Hyphenated Communities of License
Just one station is licensed to “Minneapolis-St. Paul.” It’s a piece of trivia sure to make you popular at your next party.
Dispute Takes Lincoln ABC Affiliate Off DISH Network
ABC affiliate KLKN/8 (Lincoln) is off DISH Network amid a retransmission consent dispute between the satellite provider and the station’s owner, Standard Media.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: LPTV Move to St. Paul, FM Upgrade in Appleton
Recent filings include an application to move a low-power TV station to St. Paul, a proposed upgrade for an FM signal to add coverage of Appleton, and approval of a Winnipeg FM upgrade.