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Civic Media Expands into Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Civic Media

Civic Media has announced a major expansion into Michigan's Upper Peninsula through an asset purchase agreement filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to acquire five radio stations from J&J Broadcasting, based in Iron River, WI. The acquisition will be completed under the newly-formed Michigan Civic Media Alliance, a More

Louisville Icon WAKY-AM & FM Sold to WAKAYANA LLC

WAKY-FM and AM in Louisville

WAKY-FM and AM in Louisville, along with their associated translators, are being sold by W&B Broadcasting Inc. to WAKAYANA LLC in a deal announced today and pending FCC approval. The transaction marks the end of an era for W&B Broadcasting, headed by Bill Walters, and the beginning of a new one under Randy Michaels and WAKAYANA More

Beasley Media Sells 98.7 The Shark in Tampa to EMF

Educational Media Foundation

Beasley Media Group has agreed to sell WPBB-FM (98.7 The Shark) to Educational Media Foundation (EMF), marking EMF's first entry into the Tampa Bay radio market. The sale will bring an end to Beasley's ownership of the station, which began in 2014 when it acquired More

Hope Media Group and Worship 24/7 to Unite in Merger

Hope Media Group and Worship 24/7

Hope Media Group (HMG) and Worship 24/7 have announced plans to formally unite in a strategic merger expected to be finalized in early Fall 2025, pending FCC approval. The move will deepen an existing partnership between the two Christian organizations and significantly More

SBS Q1 Revenue Drops 18% Amid Strategic Expansion

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)

Spanish Broadcasting System reported an 18% decline in net revenue for the first quarter of 2025, totaling $27.6 million compared to $33.7 million during the same period in 2024. The results were impacted by softening advertising demand and wildfires in the Los Angeles area, though More

Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner

Olivia Trusty

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Olivia Trusty to serve as a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), filling the vacancy left by former Commissioner Nathan Simington and giving Republicans a 2-1 majority on the currently three-member panel. Trusty, a veteran policy advisor More

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. 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 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 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 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

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