Canada’s Weatheradio service will go off the air this month. In other news, one journalist has joined a Twin Cities TV station as two others depart.
Contemporary Christian Format Expands in Southwestern Minn.
Christensen Broadcasting’s commercial Contemporary Christian format “KD Radio” is now airing on a third signal in southwestern Minnesota.
Another “Jett” Lands in Nebraska: McCook Station Changes Format
Legacy Communications has landed another “Jett” in Nebraska carrying a commercial Contemporary Christian format.
FCC Monitor: Two LPTV’s Granted Moves to Minneapolis
The FCC has started to grant construction permits for low-power TV stations to relocate to larger cities. Also, a western Minnesota FM station has upgraded.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires
Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.
Big Omaha AM Signal Goes Silent
SummitMedia’s KXSP/590 (Omaha) has gone off the air, silencing one of the Midwest’s biggest AM signals.
Civic Parts Ways with More Hosts, Adds Syndicated Shows
Civic Media has added more syndicated programming to its statewide News/Talk network after parting ways with more hosts.
FCC Monitor: Another Request to Review Iowa LPFM Denial
A religious group seeking an LPFM station in Iowa is not giving up after previous FCC denials. Meanwhile, another FM translator filing window is coming.
Weekly Log: “myTalk” Parts Ways with Longtime Host
Hubbard Radio has opted not to renew Alexis Thompson’s contract with “myTalk 107.1.” Elsewhere, a new HD Radio signal is on the air in Winnipeg.
FCC Monitor: MPR’s KSJR-FM at Reduced Power
MPR’s Classical station serving the St. Cloud area is at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Iowa FM station reports that it has returned to the air.