Several Upper Midwest TV and radio journalists are leaving for retirement or new opportunities.
Omaha’s AM 590 to Return to Air With ESPN, Huskers
Walnut Media has announced plans to return KXSP/590 (Omaha) to the air on Monday, July 6, using the frequency’s former WOW branding with an updated Sports format.
FCC Monitor: Several New LPTV’s Granted, Several FM’s Return to Air
The FCC has started granting construction permits for new low-power TV stations after filings resumed earlier this year. Meanwhile, several FM stations have returned to the air.
Civic Media Takes Four Wis. AM Stations Off Air, Cuts Jobs (Updated)
Civic Media has taken four AM stations and three FM translators off the air and cut several positions.
Weekly Log: Job Cuts at Several Radio Groups
Several radio groups have made job cuts, including major cuts at iHeartMedia. The cuts impact numerous morning and afternoon hosts, including the only local host on at least one station.
FCC Monitor: Iowa TV Station, UP AM Station Off Air; Wis. FM Upgrades
An Iowa TV station and an Upper Peninsula AM station have gone off the air. Elsewhere, a northwestern Wisconsin FM station has completed an upgrade.
Weekly Log: KIMT Drops Weekend News, No More Hockey on CBC
Allen Media’s station in the Mason City-Rochester market is no longer carrying weekend newscasts. In Canada, hockey games will no longer air on CBC-TV.
FCC Monitor: Three Stations Back at Full Power, Two Others Go Off Air
Two TV stations and one radio station are back to full-power operations while two other radio stations have gone off the air. Several others are continuing at reduced power.
Weekly Log: SDPB Host Passes; Longtime Madison Anchor Steps Back
Longtime South Dakota Public Broadcasting host Karl Gehrke has died. In Madison, longtime anchor Susan Siman is stepping away from daily newscasts.
Connoisseur Shuts Down Four More Iowa Radio Stations (Updated)
Connoisseur Media has shut down four radio stations that had served an area northeast of Des Moines.