Most of the radio stations in Mason City, Iowa, were knocked off the air as a storm moved through the area Tuesday, April 12.
FCC Monitor: KMSP Upgrades, North Dakota FM Signal to Move
Recent FCC filings include Minneapolis’ FOX 9 completing an upgrade and a North Dakota FM translator seeking to move to a different town.
Carpenters Add 3rd Station to New Group on Minnesota’s North Shore
Carpenter Broadcasting is adding a third FM station to a new radio group being assembled at the tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead.
FCC Monitor: IPR License Transfers; Scottsbluff Tower Project Nears
Recent FCC filings include Iowa’s Regents universities formally transferring their licenses to Iowa Public Radio and the beginning of a major tower project in Nebraska’s panhandle.
WBA Hall of Fame adds Bernier, Garbaciak, Gloede, and Purcell
Chris Bernier, Joyce Garbaciak, Howard Gloede, and Gene Purcell will be added to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame during the WBA’s summer conference.
Story Television Launches in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Omaha
New digital TV subchannel Story Television has launched on Hearst stations in Milwaukee, Des Moines, and Omaha.
FCC Monitor: Twin Cities Low-Power TV Move Denied
Recent activity includes denial of a low-power TV station’s application to move to St. Paul and more stations moving from an Omaha tower slated for demolition.
Winnipeg FM to Drop “Superpower” Status but Retain Coverage
Regulators have approved a plan for Corus Entertainment’s “Power 97” (CJKR-FM/97.5 Winnipeg) to drop its “superpower” status but retain its existing coverage area.
Townsquare Adds Williston Stations as Part of 9-Market Deal
Townsquare Media will add three radio stations in Williston, North Dakota, as part of a purchase of Cherry Creek Media.
Sale Keeps Full-Service Nebraska AM Station Under Local Ownership
The longtime majority owner of KVSH/940 (Valentine) is selling shares to a longtime employee of the station.