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Sixth Circuit Overturns FCC Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

On Thursday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) net neutrality rules, ruling that the agency does not possess the authority to regulate commercial broadband providers as common carriers. This decision challenges the efforts of the outgoing Biden administration, which had More

SMG Sells Seven CCM Stations, Restructures Balance Sheet

Salem Media Group

In a significant restructuring of its financial landscape, Salem Media Group (SMG) has repurchased all $159.4 million of its outstanding 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 at a discounted rate, issued $40 million in convertible preferred stock, and reached an agreement to sell seven of its radio stations for $90 million. Salem CEO More

Lotus to Acquire KFBG in San Diego from Local Media

KFBG-FM in San Diego

Lotus Communications Corp. is set to acquire KFBG-FM (100.7 Big FM) in San Diego currently owned by Local Media San Diego (LMSD). An application for the transfer has been filed with the FCC, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Adults Hits outlet at 100.7 MHz, which was once "B100" and later "Star 100.7." Financial terms of the More

EMF to Acquire Radio Nueva Vida Station Portfolio

Radio Nueva Vida

Educational Media Foundation (EMF), known for its Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, has announced an expansion in its ministry's reach with the acquisition of Radio Nueva Vida, a Spanish Christian radio network. This development comes as EMF enters into an agreement with The Association for Community Education Inc., which More

FCC Seeks to Modernize Broadcast Station Regulations

Federal Communications Commission

In a significant move aimed at streamlining the regulatory landscape for broadcast radio and TV stations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed a series of updates to its rules. The changes are designed to align more closely with modern application processes, harmonize procedural More

FCC Fines Three Boston-Area Pirate Radio Operators

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

In a significant move to enforce the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have imposed hefty fines on three unauthorized radio operators in the Boston area, signaling its ongoing commitment to tackle pirate radio operations. More

FCC Approves KCCS Decree Following Unauthorized Transfer

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has adopted a Consent Decree with KCCS, LLC, licensee of KSLM-AM and K282BY in Salem, OR resolving issues arising from two unauthorized transfers of control. These incidents involved the transfer of ownership from Cindy Wyant Smith to her daughter, Jacqueline Smith, and subsequent representations of More

FCC Adopts Final Rules For Program Originating FM Boosters

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today adopted new rules permitting FM booster stations to originate limited programming separate from their primary stations. Under the updated regulations, broadcasters can air up to three minutes of distinct programming per hour on FM booster stations, enabling More

Woodward Expands Springfield Presence with Mid-West Deal

Woodward Communications

Woodward Communications Inc. (WCI) has agreed to acquire four stations from Mid-West Family in Springfield, IL. The acquisition includes WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM and WMAY-AM, expanding WCI's presence in Springfield, where it recently purchased four stations from More

Reyes Media Acquires KKSW From Great Plains for $2.25M

KKSW-FM (105.9 Kiss FM)

Spanish-language Media company Reyes Media Group has agreed to acquire 100kW CHR KKSW-FM (105.9 Kiss FM) from Great Plains Media for $2.25 million, according to filings with the FCC. The station, covering the Topeka and Kansas City areas, may potentially transition to a Spanish-language format More

FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against ESPN for EAS Violations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC has proposed a $146,976 fine against ESPN Inc. for six apparent violations of Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules. The violations stem from ESPN's unauthorized use of EAS codes during a promotional segment for the 2023-2024 NBA season. The FCC alleges that ESPN willfully and repeatedly transmitted the More

Family Radio to Acquire WFFI/Nashville for $2.1 Million

Family Radio

In a filing with the FCC, Educational Media Foundation (EMF) has agreed to sell 1.15kW WFFI (Air1) in Kingston Springs, TN -- serving Nashville, to Family Stations Inc., or Family Radio, for $2.1 million. Pending FCC approval, a $105,000 escrow deposit is being held, to be paid at closing. The buyer is More

FCC Approves Audacy's Reorganization Plan from Bankruptcy

Audacy

The FCC has granted approval for Audacy License LLC to transfer its broadcast licenses as part of its restructuring plan to emerge from bankruptcy, according to the decision issued on September 30. This move allows Audacy to proceed with a Joint Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization, enabling the company to More

FCC Cracks Down on Pirate Radio in NYC and Miami

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC took significant enforcement actions on Thursday against illegal radio broadcasting operations in both the New York City and Miami areas, imposing and proposing fines that highlight the agency's ongoing crackdown on pirate radio under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE More

Max Media to Pay $15,000 Under FCC Concent Decree

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with MHR License LLC and MRR License LLC, both licensees of various radio stations operated under Max Media. The decree resolves issues identified during the FCC's review of applications determining that changes in the ownership structure of the licensees had More

Ham Broadcasting Buys Sound Broadcasters Madisonville

Ham Broadcasting owner Beth Mann

Ham Broadcasting Company has acquired five stations from Sound Broadcasters in Madisonville, KY -- some of which put a signal into Evansville, IN. The FCC granted the license transfer August 29. Included in the deal are WKTG-FM (Power Rock 93.9), Classic Country WFMW-AM (730) and three translators W235AC-FM More

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