Developments in this past week included the promotion of a permanent leader for Wisconsin Public Media and several more TV news staffing updates.
CBC News to Change National Anchor Lineup, Launch Streaming Channel
CBC News has announced plans to launch a free 24-hour streaming channel as it makes changes to the anchor lineup at its flagship program, “The National.”
Tom Barnard Leaving KQRS after Decades Dominating Morning Radio
Tom Barnard has given an early Christmas gift to his radio competitors: his last appearance on the KQ Morning Show will be Dec. 23.
Data Dump: Smallest Upper Midwest Communities of License
Earlier we looked at the largest communities in each state that don’t have a full-power radio or TV license. What about the smallest communities that do have licenses?
Ask NorthPine: What’s the Process of Starting a Radio Station?
Is it possible to start a new radio station? It depends on where you want to build it, and you’d better not be in a hurry.
Independent Christian Radio Station in McCook, NE, to Go Silent
Independent Christian radio station KNGN/1360 (McCook) has announced plans to go off the air due to financial problems.
Newsroom Notes: Tips for Journalists Moving to a New City
In job listings you’ll read about skillsets, willingness to work, and being a team player. But one major qualification for being a local journalist is often overlooked: knowledge of the community.
Remembering An Influential Journalist The Public Never Met
John Whaley was one of the most influential journalists in Duluth over the past several decades, but you never saw him on TV.
FCC Monitor: Cedar Rapids-Market FM Reports Lightning Damage
Recent FCC filings include a Cedar Rapids-market FM station going off the air, a North Dakota radio group’s sale closing, and callsigns for new FM stations.
Off Topic: Already 100 Degrees in May? Surviving Desert Camping
A roadtrip to the desert southwest found one noisy campground near LA, one deserted campground along the border, and a unique radio DX’ing experience at an Arizona state park.