[11][12], On October 10, 2014, Journal announced that KFTI-FM would be sold to Wichita-based Envision, a non-profit blind advocacy group, under their newly formed broadcasting division, for a price of $1.55 million. (The "Oasis" name is based on a former Wichita station of the same name). Nor has Miller responded to numerous requests for information throughout the year about whats happening with Rocking M stations in Wichita. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. How long you were a Facebook user will also determine the size of your payment the longer you had an active account, the larger your payment will be. [14], On December 23, 2021, Rocking M agreed to a Consent Decree with a $7,000 fine to settle the license renewal applications for KWME, KIBB, KVWF, KKLE and KLEY, and to complete the sale of KKGQ to Pinnacle Media. In response, Rocking M would take each station off the air that day as well. Other winners included fellow Kansas broadcaster White Communications, Ad Astra Per Aspera Broadcasting, and Great Plains Christian Radio. The dollar figure represents the maximum potential fine Rocking M could face as the investigation into its EEO practices moves forward. Boeger, who heads Union Broadcasting and its Sports stations in Kansas City and Louisville, will pay Rocking M $623,000 for KKGQ. Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case, Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (HEARING ON EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE COMPL) OF 07/23/2020, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (HEARING ON EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE COMPL), Ex Parte Application - EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE COMPLAINT, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE), Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service, Cases involving other agreements or torts not classified elsewhere, 190, 1190, 2190, 3190, 4190, 4194, 5190, 5196. Carrie Rengers, "Wichita-based group forms to buy 6 area radio stations". Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. UniCourt uses cookies to improve your online experience, for more information please see our Privacy Policy. On July 4, at Noon, KWME flipped to Rhythmic AC as "92.7 The Blast", launching with "Jump Around" by House of Pain. Rocking M sold 92.3 KKGQ Newton/Wichita to Chad Boegers Pinnacle Media for $623,000 last year as part of a deal to settle the legal battle between it and Envision Broadcast Network. KWME - Wikipedia Visit our, KKGQ Sale To Lead To Legal Settlement In Wichita, FCC Report 4/30: Another Attempt At Inland Empire Upgrade, VP/Rock Programming & WKQX PD Troy Hanson Exits Cumulus Media, Laura Steele Moves Up To Afternoons At WJJK, SummitMedia Takes Awesome 99.5 To The Streetz, This Weekend, All My Friends Are on the Radio, Key Peninsula News: KGHPs Future is Up in the Air as Station Manager is Laid Off, Jennifer Grullon Joins Kevin Begley In Afternoons At Star 99.9. Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. Carrie Rengers on Twitter: "Rocking M Media and related companies file The legal battle between Envision Broadcast Network and Rocking M Media will be settled following the sale of 92.3 KKGQ Newton/Wichita KS to Chad Boegers Pinnacle Media. A year ago this month, six Wichita-area Rocking M Media stations went off the air, and a deal to sell the stations to the new Allied Media Partners fell apart. [39], On April 6, 2021, Rocking M announced it would sell KKGQ to Overland Park-based Pinnacle Media (owned by Chad Boeger, who is the president of Union Broadcasting, owner of Kansas City sports talk stations WHB and KCTE, as well as three sports stations (WHBE (AM)/FM and WLCL) in the Louisville, Kentucky, market) for $623,000. On 03/26/2022 ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC was filed as a Bankruptcy - Chapter 11 lawsuit. Stations subject to the one-year license renewal include KKLE-AM Winfield, KS; KIBB-FM Haven, KS; KLEY-AM Wellington, KS; KVWF-FM Augusta, KS; KWME-FM Wellington, KS; and the Wellington-licensed translator K262CQ. Rocking M says the dollar figure is a theoretical total were it to be found in violation of EEO rules. (Admin.) In November, Envision filed the suit, which contains several allegations related to leases Rocking M had at Envisions headquarters at 610 N. Main St. Envision alleged Rocking M failed to vacate the building at the end of its lease and that once locked out it left behind damaged property. This website uses cookies. On September 10, 2004, KMXW flipped to a gold-based rhythmic adult contemporary format as "Magic 92.3". KKGQ - Wikipedia At closing the civil lawsuit between Envision and Rocking M Media will be jointly dismissed. Then in February, Bob-FM KIBB, 97.1-FM returned to the airwaves. WSU says professor is revolutionizing Native American history on the Plains, but is he? THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. [20][21] In addition, Harris and Cassidy would be let go from the station on April 19, and the station rebranded as "Q92.3". Why is this public record being published online? column of business scoops runs five days a week in The Eagle. With the merger, the grandfathered ownership clause that Journal had was voided, forcing a sale of one of the Journal stations to satisfy ownership limits. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? 2022-12-28, Sacramento County Superior Courts | Other | The 22-station Kansas group held an auction this summer to sell a dozen stations in order to raise cash. 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[40][41] The sale was approved by the FCC on January 4, 2022, and was consummated on February 7. To be more specific, not all Facebook users are eligible but more than 100 million are. In addition, Rocking M has stated that it hopes to still sell KWME and its five sister stations. Rocking M admitted in its license renewal applications that all six stations were silent for periods of time without STAs filed or granted by the FCC. What is now KWME officially signed on the air in 1979 as KZED, and broadcasting on 93.5 FM. ESPN Radio programming fills the remainder of the schedule. If you have a tip, please e-mail or tweet her or call 316-268-6340. reported that a deal for Wichitas new Allied Media Partners, Overland Park firm is expanding in Wichita in two big ways, In the land of the free, why cant we have mini-pickup trucks like the Taliban and ISIS?