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Newsroom Notes: Where Does Local News Come From?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Local news can come from a variety of places. But if you’re only chasing the competition, there’s no reason for your news outlet to exist.

Flood Launches Spanish-Language Format on 100kW Tri-Cities FM

Posted on May 23, 2022March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Flood Communications has launched the first full-power Spanish-language FM format in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities.

FCC Monitor: New FM Granted in Southern MN; SD Tower Collapses

Posted on May 23, 2022March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC activity includes a new FM station granted in southern Minnesota, and Eau Claire FM station increasing its antenna height, and bidders for new TV stations being finalized.

Off Topic: Roadtrip of Many Arches, and One Delicate Situation

Posted on May 22, 2022January 29, 2024 by Jon Ellis

What you eat for breakfast can really make a difference, especially when you are going on a strenuous hike to Utah’s best-known attraction.

Broadcast History: Timeline of Early TV in South Dakota

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Just how did KELO-TV become so dominant that that the entire state of South Dakota is also known as KELOLAND? A look at the timeline of broadcast TV in the state through…

Weekly Log: Naima Returns to Cities 97.1, Murrow Winners Announced

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Updates in the past week include Naima returning to Cities 97.1, a Lincoln radio host returning to town, and the announcement of Murrow Award winners.

TV, Radio Station Owner Stephen Marks Dies

Posted on May 20, 2022February 11, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Stephen Marks, who owned more than a dozen TV and radio stations in the Upper Midwest and other regions, died May 11 at the age of 72.

Bismarck Christian Broadcaster Buys Second FM Signal

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jon Ellis

The owner of KNDR/104.7 (Mandan-Bismarck) is buying a second FM signal in the city, as well as a translator in Williston.

Data Dump: Largest Communities Missing a Major OTA TV Network

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Some may find it surprising that broadcast reception of some major TV networks is not possible in a number of Upper Midwest communities.

Ask NorthPine: Why Aren’t There More Alternative Formats?

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Jon Ellis

A reader asks why there aren’t more Alternative formats, specifically in Green Bay. The city lost its commercial Alternative station five years ago and has no non-comm Alternative outlet.

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