Envision applied to change KFTI-FM's call sign to KKGQ upon the closing of the sale. Filed by Creditors Meridian Media, LLC, Christopher Miller (RE: related document(s)386 Chapter 11 Plan). This website uses cookies. Tucker Carlson hired Los Angeles-based attorney Bryan Freedman after parting ways with Fox News. What is now KWME officially signed on the air in 1979 as KZED, and broadcasting on 93.5 FM. (NEXSTAR) If you havent submitted your claim for a piece of the $725 million Facebook has agreed to pay in a class action privacy lawsuit, you still have time. Previously, Wolkoff said his company also would return KVWF, 100.5-FM, the short-lived but popular former Flight, to the air. Diane Samms Rush, "Easy-listening radio station is gone, owner says". Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. On July 4, at Noon, KWME flipped to Rhythmic AC as "92.7 The Blast", launching with "Jump Around" by House of Pain. It points out the FCC does not offer any details on its investigation, including when it began, what is the focus, and when it might be completed. [7] On November 6, Envision filed a second lawsuit against Rocking M in Sedgwick County District Court for failing to vacate the building that houses their station's studios, along with leaving behind damaged property and failing to pay rent for parking spaces. [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. He was removed from his position as company president in 2019, at which time he acquired four stations in its Salina cluster for the assumption of a $1,755,917.55 note. [32] In return, Rocking M filed a complaint with the FCC, hoping that the agency would force Envision to allow access back to the stations' studios, as well as to fine the company. The company must pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCCs minimum operating requirements. Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon hire lawyer Bryan Freedman over Fox, CNN Yet the auction tally fell well short of the money owed to debtholders, leaving open the possibility that Rocking M may be forced to sell other radio assets as part of the bankruptcy process. On July 30, 2014, it was announced that the E. W. Scripps Company would acquire Journal Communications in an all-stock transaction. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? At 6a.m., the station officially flipped back to rhythmic AC, branded as "Q92 The Beat", and used the slogan "The Best Mix 90s to Now". Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. 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Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: Whats the deadline to file a claim? In the petition Rocking M claims $1,307,696.75 in assets and $22,365,886.40 in liabilities owed between its four holding companies. The suit also alleges that some property is missing and that Rocking M failed to pay all of the rent it owed on parking spaces. As part of the deal, Rocking M would relocate KIBB/KVWF's studios into KKGQ's space on North Main Street in downtown Wichita, as well as integrate Envision's education programs for the visually impaired into its operations in all of their Central and Western Kansas stations. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. We pursued a settlement as its in the best interest of our community and shareholders, the company said in a statement sent to Nexstar. [19] The second go-around with the format had a playlist focused on pop and rhythmic hits from the 1990s to the current day (as well as some current pop-rock songs for balance) instead of the 1970s and 1980s focus its "Magic" predecessor had. Rocking M Media and its associated companies that own 21 stations in central and western Kansas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Over the last three years we revamped our approach to privacy and implemented a comprehensive privacy program. The Judge overseeing this case is CHRISTOPHER K. LUI. [20][21][22][23], (KWME's logo under previous 93.5 frequency). As with many class action lawsuits, the size of each individuals payout depends on how many claims come in. [23], On March 29, 2019, Rocking M announced they would sell KKGQ and its five sister stations in the Wichita/Wellington/Winfield area to Allied Media Partners, a local group owned by Matt Baty and Tommy Castor, for $6.2 million. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Invoice) (Stolte, Sharon) (Entered: 04/18/2023) 04/17/2023: 416: Notice of Monthly Statement of Services Rendered and Expenses Incurred by Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. As part of the Consent Decree, the stations will all be given conditional one year license renewals as opposed to the usual seven year term. Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: What's the deadline to file a 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. It also wanted a sheriff's sale of property related to the station and demanded that Rocking M deliver all collateral to Envision. DeSantis stirs up opposition in Florida town built by Disney In 2019, The Eagle reported that a deal for Wichitas new Allied Media Partners to acquire Rocking M Medias six Wichita-area radio stations fell apart and the stations went off the air. [16][17][18] On July 29, Rocking M announced they would partner with Patrick Communications to market and engage a sale of Rocking M's Wichita, Wellington and Winfield stations (including KWME), as well as 7 other stations in Kansas, through an auction; bids were then accepted until September 27, with the auction set to take place in October. [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. CEO Monte Miller's declaration in the bankruptcy petition tells the. [24][25] The FCC approved the sale in late May; however, the sale was not consummated due to Allied Media Partners condition that Rocking M would clear all liens and outstanding debt on the stations in order for the sale to be completed. KKGQ's current schedule consists of local weekday programs hosted by former KFH host Shane Dennis from noon- 2p.m. and Pat Strathman from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., as well as partial simulcasts of WHB programs The Border Patrol and The Program with Brad Porter. Meta has agreed to settle the claim for $725 million, but denies any wrongdoing. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! KZED changed call letters to KWME in 1990. The company is owned 1/3 each by Monte and Doris Miller and their son Christopher Miller. Note the Allied Media lawsuit trial date. The firm harvested the data of as many as 87 million Facebook users,the Associated Press reported. Hunters collapsing world: Why a criminal plea could now be the best option Scalise: Americans expect Biden to sit in a room with Speaker McCarthy and Ted Cruz decries political smear job against Clarence Thomas for ethics Rices departure brings relief to immigration advocates. They included KKGQ, KIBB, 97.1-FM, KVWF, 100.5-FM, KWME, 92.7-FM, Wellingtons KLEY, 100.3-FM and 1130-AM, and Winfields KKLE, 1550-AM. In responding to the inquiry, Rocking M Media attributed the periods of silence to being evicted from the stations studio location, a failed multi-station sale, financial difficulties and inadvertence by its manager and a contract engineer. On April 5, 2017, Envision announced that they would merge their broadcasting division with Manhattan, Kansas-based Rocking M Media, who were also in the process of acquiring KIBB and KVWF from Connoisseur Media. (Admin.) Filed by Sharon L Stolte on behalf of ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC . THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. [3] In 1976, KJRG-FM changed its call sign to KOEZ. Rocking M Media must pay civil penalty of $7,000 to FCC - The Wichita Eagle The station moved to 92.7 FM in December 2011, following KANR's move to 99.7 FM. The 22-station Kansas group held an auction this summer to sell a dozen stations in order to raise cash. Only KIBB has kept its prior format operating. At midnight on January 1, 2015, KKGQ began airing a six-hour program of smooth jazz music titled The Oasis, which aired in overnights for a brief period. One Wichita-area Rocking M Media radio station is back on, but what On July 2, 2018, KWME dropped its then-classic hits format (branded as "SuperHits 92.7") and began stunting with all-Patriotic music as "92.7 The Patriot." By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Rocking M Media, LLC Owns and Operates Radio Stations, Radio Networks, and Digital Me . Her Have You Heard? In its renewal applications, Rocking M said each station had been off the air for substantial periods without FCC authority in violation of its rules but that it had never been silent for 12 consecutive months. If the amount is not paid within 14 days of the court filing, which was Friday, then there will be a sheriffs sale of the property Rocking M acquired from Envision, which includes a 100,000-watt tower, its contents and the land it sits on in Harvey County. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Stanley Mosk Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Newest Oldest Popular Trending 1,150 people like this. "Rocking M Media revives two of its Wichita stations", "Three more Wichita Rocking M stations and one very strange twist to the story", "Envision Broadcast Network prevails in suit against Rocking M Media and Miller family", "KKGQ Sale to Lead to Legal Settlement in Wichita", "Sale of KKGQ Settles Long-Running Legal Dispute in Wichita", "Draft Copy License Modernization FCC", "Draft Copy Licensing and Management System FCC", "ESPN Wichita 92.3 The Fan To Launch June 14", "After sale, Envision's 92.3-FM will soon be Wichita's all-sports ESPN radio station", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KKGQ&oldid=1151351671, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 13:55. [1][2] It was a sister station to Newton-licensed KJRG and had its studios there; both stations were owned by George Basil Anderson. [44][45], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}380112N 972306W / 38.020N 97.385W / 38.020; -97.385. The legal battles between Rocking M and Envision dated back to the merger of KKGQ into Rocking Ms Wichita cluster in April 2017. [33][34], On January 16, 2020, KKGQ returned to the air, this time operating from studios in Wellington, and would retain the country format, airing the syndicated "Brand" format from Envision Radio Networks (not related to the non-profit Envision; has since been renamed Sun Broadcast Group, and is now under the ownership of SuiteRadio), subsequently rebranding as "92.3 The Brand". Cohn says First Republic sale will be a much faster process than Silicon Judge tentatively OKs $725M Facebook settlement: How to apply for a payout, Watch live: White House monkeypox response team holds briefing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Rocking M Media Circles Which Stations It Wants To Auction In 131 N. Santa Fe Ave Ste 3, Salina KS, 67401. A couple of lawsuits and a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission followed. New York CNN . At 6a.m. on the 15th, the station shifted its stunting to Christmas music, now using the moniker "Santa Q92". Developing Local Kansas Businesses For Over 100 Years. An Overland Park firm has been doing business with Wichita customers for years, but now its expanding in the city in a couple of different ways. It's out $787.5m and top host Tucker Carlson. What's next for Fox News? If you do not agree with these terms, then do not use our website and/or services. The simulcast continued until the approval of the sale on December 12, 2014. As part of the renewal process, Rocking M had to answer questions about its operating status and rule violations. October 28, 2022 0 On August 1, RBR+TVBR first reported that a group of radio stations licensed to the company led by Monte and Doris Miller would be placed up for sale in a court-administered. for the Period March 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2023. The sales still need FCC approval. Last modified on Sun 30 Apr 2023 14.19 EDT. Rocking M Media Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - RadioInsight 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. [11], On February 11, 2020, KWME returned to the air, operating from studios in Wellington, and picked up the syndicated "Jammin' Radio" rhythmic oldies format from Envision Radio Networks (not related to the non-profit Envision), rebranding as "Jammin' 92.7. Thats never happened. Trustee U.S. In adopting the consent decree, Audio Division Chief of the Media Bureau Albert Shuldiner said granting the license transfer for KKGQ-FM will serve the public interest. But rather than renewing the other stations licenses for the full term, the order grants a one-year term due to the stations record of failing to serve the public during their substantial periods of silence.. Case number: 2:22-bk-20242 - ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC - Kansas Bankruptcy Court The call sign was changed to KFTI-FM. Carrie Rengers, "Wichita-based group forms to buy 6 area radio stations". Donald Trump's legal cases and investigations, in one place - USA Today On September 10, 2004, KMXW flipped to a gold-based rhythmic adult contemporary format as "Magic 92.3". Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. The Federal Communications Commission has told a federal bankruptcy court in Kansas City that it is investigating Rocking M Media for several alleged violations of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations. This story was originally published September 1, 2020, 1:33 PM. Carrie Rengers, "Brett Harris, Tracy Cassidy to reunite on new station". Dec 13, 2022 The Federal Communications Commission has told a federal bankruptcy court in Kansas City that it is investigating Rocking M Media for several alleged violations of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations. Rocking M continues to own its five other stations in the Wichita market, which have been on and off the air regularly since the sale to Allied collapsed. Bill Wachters My Town Media was the big winner in the auction, as it had the top bid for six of the 12 Rocking M stations, including two in the Wichita, KS market. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule Violations. Abby Grossberg worked for shows that spread conspiracy theories. Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. In the petition Rocking M claims $1,307,696.75 in assets and $22,365,886.40 in liabilities owed between its four holding companies. The feud between Gov. We are here: Rocking M Media. As part of the deal Union Broadcasting and Envision will conduct a one day camp for blind and visually impaired youths that includes access and engagement to produce and air radio broadcast shows, Envision will be a founding partner of the station for three years, Envision will have a bi-weekly hourlong show espousing the Envision mission and all that Envision does., and review and consider resumes of blind and visually impaired applicants from the Envision Group when applicable. [2] For four decades, the station aired a beautiful music/easy listening format. (kmm) (Entered: 04/28/2023), Order Granting Third Motion to Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period for Filing a Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement (Related Doc # 387) Signed on 4/28/2023. In 2020, Rocking M did receive special temporary authority for some stations to remain silent for certain periods, but other periods were not approved. April 19, 2023, 12:13 p.m. Envision Broadcast Group prevails in Rocking M Media suit | The Wichita 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. One year later, the station would revert to hot AC as "The New 92.3". At closing the civil lawsuit between Envision and Rocking M Media will be jointly dismissed. See more. Former Vice President Mike Pence . FCC Tells Bankruptcy Court Rocking M Faces Near-Million Dollar Fine For This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Danno Wolkoff of Cleveland-based distributor Envision Networks which is no relation to Envision Broadcast Network confirmed that it was running Bob and that the station would remain Bob. While the bankruptcy court has approved the purchases, the sale was officially filed with the FCC on February 2, 2023.