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Senate Moves to Restore FCC Quorum with Trusty

Olivia Trusty

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could soon return to full operational status following Senate Majority Leader John Thune's (R-SD) filing of cloture Thursday night on the nomination of Olivia Trusty, a former Trump communications advisor, to fill one of the agency's vacant commissioner seats. Trusty's confirmation would More

FCC Warns Three Property Owners Over Pirate Radio Ops

Federal Communications Commission's (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued formal warnings to three property owners in New York and New Jersey for allegedly permitting illegal pirate radio broadcasting from their premises. Each notice threatens potential fines of up to $2.45 million if the unauthorized broadcasts continue. DRSD More

FCC Reinstates Licenses for Texas Stations KYKM and KTXM

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Just days after revoking the licenses of two Texas radio stations over unpaid regulatory fees, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reversed its decision and reinstated the broadcast authorizations for KYKM-FM in Yoakum and KTXM-FM in Hallettsville, known as Texas Thunder Radio. In an order released Wednesday, the FCC's More

Bustos Media Acquires Radio Caliente 97.9 in Milwaukee

W250BN (Radio Caliente 97.9) in Milwaukee

Bustos Media of Wisconsin has agreed to acquire Radio Caliente 97.9 FM, formerly WJTI and now operating as W250BN, from El Sol Broadcasting. The sale is pending FCC approval. The deal comes as Bustos Media celebrates its 20th anniversary of serving the Hispanic market in Milwaukee. The company's Milwaukee portfolio already includes La More

JOY FM Wins KDHX Auction, Faces Legal Challenge

JOY FM

JOY FM has won the bidding war for embattled community radio station KDHX (88.1) in St. Louis, placing a final offer of $8.75 million during a bankruptcy court auction Friday. The Des Peres-based Christian music broadcaster, formally known as Gateway Creative Broadcasting Inc., edged out national competitor More

FCC Revokes Licenses for Two Texas Radio Stations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked the licenses of KYKM-FM in Yoakum, Texas, and KTXM-FM) in Hallettsville, TX, known as Texas Thunder Radio, after their licensee, Kremling Enterprises, Inc., failed to pay regulatory fees totaling $14,222.60 spanning fiscal years 2017 through 2024. More

Zoellner Media Group to Acquire CMG Tulsa Radio Stations

Zoellner Media Group

Tulsa-based Zoellner Media Group has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all of Cox Media Group's radio outlets in Tulsa, marking the company's first major foray into local broadcasting. Terms were not immediately disclosed. Upon completion of the transaction, Zoellner Media Group will acquire More

Conservative Groups Urge FCC to Modernize Ownership Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

More than 20 conservative organizations and individuals, led by Heritage Action for America, have sent a joint letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urging the Commission to overhaul long-standing broadcast ownership regulations. The coalition argues that current rules, which date back to the 1940s, are More

FCC Reaches Settlement Over Illegal Pirate Radio Operation

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with Wilfrid Salomon of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, over the unauthorized operation of a pirate radio station on 87.9 MHz. The Enforcement Bureau entered into a Consent Decree with Salomon to resolve its investigation into illegal broadcasts More

Senators Urge FCC to Modernize Broadcast Ownership Rules

U.S. Senate

A group of 22 Republican U.S. Senators has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to overhaul long-standing broadcast ownership regulations, arguing that current rules are outdated and hinder local broadcasters from competing in today's digital media environment. The letter, sent May 6 to More

Connoisseur Media Set to Acquire Alpha Media

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media and Alpha Media have announced a definitive agreement under which Alpha Media will be acquired by Connoisseur. The combined entity will retain the Connoisseur name and be led by current Connoisseur CEO Jeff Warshaw. Once the deal is finalized, Connoisseur's expanded More

SBS Returns to 2024 Profitability Despite Concern Warning

Spanish Broadcasting System

Spanish Broadcasting System posted a net income of $1.66 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, rebounding from a net loss of $40.7 million in 2023. The improvement was largely driven by a $43.6 million drop in impairment charges compared to the prior year and a reduction in More

NABOB Urges FCC to Preserve Local Radio Ownership Limits

National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB)

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) has filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strongly opposing any repeal or relaxation of the agency's Local Radio Ownership Rule, including its "subcaps" provision that limits the number of AM More

FCC Warns Property Owner Over Illegal Pirate Radio Station

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC has issued a formal warning to Devaney Realty Holdings, the owner of a Worcester property where agents say an unlicensed FM radio station has been operating illegally. According to a "Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting" sent by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, radio signals were detected on More

NAB Urges FCC to Eliminate Outdated Broadcast Rules

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

In its latest filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) called on the agency to move forward with significant deregulation of the broadcast industry by eliminating obsolete rules that hinder investment, innovation, and competitiveness. In its More

Organizations Urge FCC to Modernize Ownership Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Four major organizations representing minority and local community interests have sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging swift action to modernize the nation's broadcast ownership regulations. The letter, signed by leaders from the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, More

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