Midwest Communications has announced it is purchasing 10 Wisconsin radio stations from NRG Media.
Involved in the deal are the NRG stations in Rhinelander. Those include AC 95.9 The Island, Hodag Country 97.3, adult hits 100.1 Jack-FM, classic rock Rock 105.3, sports 1240/101.3 The Game, and oldies 1570 The Lake.
It also includes stations in Wausau, with classic country Y106.5, CHR Hot 96.7, and classic rock 103.3 WGLX being purchased. Currently, Midwest Communications owns news/talk 550 WSAU, sports 93.9 The Game, CHR 95.5 WIFC, country 101.9 WDEZ, rock 94.7/102.9 The Beast, and adult hits Big Cheese 107.9 in the market.
“We are proud of the great broadcasters in Wisconsin that we have proudly worked with and are happy they will continue serving Wisconsin with WRIG, Inc,” said NRG Media CEO Mary Quass.
“Mary and her entire team have built an outstanding community service organization in Wisconsin,” said Midwest Communications President Peter Tanz. “For over a century, the Wright family has proudly called Central Wisconsin home. We are honored to add NRG’s Wisconsin stations to our home market.”
The move marks the latest in a round of sales for NRG Media. Recently, the company agreed to the sale of its Central Nebraska and Omaha stations. It continues to operate stations in Lincoln, Nebraska; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Ottawa, Illinois.
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