Note the Allied Media lawsuit trial date. 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. [40][41] The sale was approved by the FCC on January 4, 2022, and was consummated on February 7. Harvey County District Court has ruled in favor of Envision Broadcast Network in its lawsuit against Rocking M Media and the Miller family that owns the company. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Basically, anyone who was a Facebook user in the U.S. between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022. Previously, Wolkoff said his company also would return KVWF, 100.5-FM, the short-lived but popular former Flight, to the air. Nor has Miller responded to numerous requests for information throughout the year about whats happening with Rocking M stations in Wichita. If you have a tip, please e-mail or tweet her or call 316-268-6340. ruled in favor of Envision Broadcast Network in its lawsuit, six Wichita-area Rocking M Media stations went off the air, has been on and off the air over the past year, 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? Rocking M Media sought chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. Rocking M Media Investments & Acquisitions (2) Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner; 000000000: 02-Mar-2023: 0000000000: Media and Information Services (B2B) Alpha Media (5 Radio Stations in Salina, Kansas) 14-Oct-2016: Corporate Asset Purchase: Buildings and Property: What is now KKGQ started as KJRG-FM in 1959. The company is owned 1/3 each by Monte and Doris Miller and their son Christopher Miller. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. JAMES D. DILLAVOU VS ROCKING M MEDIA LLC, ET AL. On October 11, Envision filed a lawsuit against Rocking M in Harvey County District Court, claiming that Rocking M did not meet a payment schedule related to sister station KKGQ's sale in 2017 and owed the company money (Envision sought $1.25 million plus interest, costs and attorneys' fees). Ron DeSantis and Disney over the Parental Rights in Education Act also known as the "don't say gay" bill is impacting Disney's . [3] In 1976, KJRG-FM changed its call sign to KOEZ. Rocking M had until March 14, 2021 to return KWME to air; as of February 23, 2021, KWME resumed broadcasting, this time airing an unbranded adult hits format. 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. Collapsed sale, silence, legal issues, 'The Brand'. One suit alleges Rocking M failed to meet a payment schedule to buy KKGQ and its assets, and. See more. 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. 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. 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." KKGQ's studios are located on McLean Boulevard (next to Riverfront Stadium) in Wichita, and their transmitter is located on Cow Palace Road on the south side of Newton. Developing Local Kansas Businesses For Over 100 Years. Fox News and Tucker Carlson, the right-wing extremist who used his prime time perch at the talk network to exert a firm grip over the Republican Party, have severed ties, the network said . 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". (Admin.) Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), Request for Dismissal; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), at 09:30 AM in Department 76, Christopher K. Lui, Presiding; Case Management Conference - Held - Continued, Minute Order ( (Case Management Conference)); Filed by Clerk, at 08:30 AM in Department 76, Christopher K. Lui, Presiding; Hearing on Ex Parte Application (To Extend Time to Serve Complaint) - Held - Motion Granted, Minute Order ( (Hearing on Ex Parte Application To Extend Time to Serve Compl)); Filed by Clerk, Certificate of Mailing for ((Hearing on Ex Parte Application To Extend Time to Serve Compl) of 07/23/2020); Filed by Clerk, Ex Parte Application (To Extend Time to Serve Complaint); Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), Proof of Mailing (Substituted Service); Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), Summons (on Complaint); Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), Notice of Case Management Conference; Filed by Clerk, Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case; Filed by Clerk, Civil Case Cover Sheet; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), Complaint; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff). By February 2017, KKGQ changed its slogan to "Today's Best Mix & Throwbacks", dropped much of the rhythmic component of their playlist, and dropped the "Beat" portion of their slogan, rebranding as just "Q92". Allied Media Partners would take over the stations via a local marketing agreement on April 1. Meta has agreed to settle the claim for $725 million, but denies any wrongdoing. Last modified on Sun 30 Apr 2023 14.19 EDT. The first song on "Kansas Country" was "Austin" by Pat Green. [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. (RE: related document(s)427 Order on Motion to Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period) Notice Date 04/30/2023. Now, after she sued Fox and Carlson, the tables have turned . [20][21][22][23], (KWME's logo under previous 93.5 frequency). Bankruptcy attorney Sharon Stolte of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, who is representing the company, told the Wichita Eagle that We filed on Saturday, and we are hoping to reorganize. In 2020, the FCC learned some of the stations were silent and contacted Rocking M, which then requested and received permission for some stations to remain silent. The longtime Kansas-based broadcasters dismissed two family members, son Christopher Miller and grandson Cale Miller, from the company. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! We Build Communities. THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. [15] On March 26, 2022, Rocking M filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, claiming $1,307,696.75 in assets and $22,365,886.40 in liabilities owed between its four holding companies. ArenaPointe has new tenants, one of which is going to start the party before moving in, New Revolutsia tenant will make the fourth space for the Garages retail incubator, Theres a new store coming to the former Pier 1 Imports space at NewMarket Square, A business collective is coming to Derby along with several new restaurants. "[12][13] A month later, on March 15, KWME fell silent again due to technical issues with their studio-to-transmitter link. We will sell some of the stations that we find are not profitable, and we will reorganize the debt with the remaining stations. In addition, the lawsuit between Rocking M and Allied Media Partners will go to trial in June 2022. Over the course of 2015, the station added more hot AC material to the playlist, with the complete shift to the format completed on October 1 (most of the rhythmic AC material had been moved to the evening hours), though the station did retain a rhythmic lean overall. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. In 2020, Rocking M did receive special temporary authority for some stations to remain silent for certain periods, but other periods were not approved. 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. 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. This website uses cookies. 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 . The combined firm would retain their broadcast properties and spin off their print assets as Journal Media Group. Per the deal, the civil lawsuits between Envision and Rocking M will be jointly dismissed. The 22-station Kansas group held an auction this summer to sell a dozen stations in order to raise cash. "Rocking M Media and related companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Those stations are the former Rhythmic Hot AC 92.7 The Blast KWME Wellington, Variety Hits 97.1 Bob-FM KIBB Haven, AAA Flight 100.5 KVWF Augusta, AC 100.3 The Wave 1130 KLEY/100.3 K262CQ Wellington, and Talk 1550 KKLE Winfield. [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. (Jason Koerner/Getty Images) 5 min. Filed by Creditors Meridian Media, LLC, Christopher Miller (RE: related document(s)386 Chapter 11 Plan). Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon . [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. After the Aug. 25 deadline, a final hearing is set for Sept. 7. A hearing has been scheduled for Thursday (Dec. 15) in order for both sides to make their case to the judge. [10] KFTI-FM, their sister radio stations in the Wichita area, and two TV stations were not included in the merger; in September, Journal filed to transfer these stations to the Journal/Scripps Divestiture Trust (with Kiel Media Group as trustee). Then came barbs from Doris and Monte that Christopher Miller. CNN . [9][7] Almost instantly, the station jumped back into the top 10 in the ratings. The Judge overseeing this case is Dale L. Somers. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule Violations. Heres when to fill up, Disruptive passenger forces Israel-bound United flight back to Newark after 3 hours, Saudi alfalfa sparks tension in Arizonas Sonoran Desert, Sanders: Biden could win in a landslide, The Memo: Culture wars frontlines are drawn in the states, Trump, Fox News have a new point of tension: Tucker Carlson. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. The Judge overseeing this case is CHRISTOPHER K. LUI. Only KIBB has kept its prior format operating. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Look for more information then. [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. FILE - The basketball court of the Pan American Center at New Mexico State University is seen Feb. 15, 2023, in Las Cruces, N.M. Two former New Mexico State basketball players filed a lawsuit Wednesday, April 19, alleging they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that the coaching staff and other administrators did nothing when they reported the assaults. 2013-06-28. "Journal Broadcast Group adds Newton station to its holdings. (The "Oasis" name is based on a former Wichita station of the same name). Rocking M CEO Monte Miller did not return a call for comment. for the Period March 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2023. Rocking M Media will pay a $7,000 fine to the Federal Communications Commission as part of a consent decree to resolve issues that came up during the Commissions review of its license renewal applications for six radio stations and one FM translator in Kansas and the sale of KKGQ-FM Newton, KS to Pinnacle Media. Envision applied to change KFTI-FM's call sign to KKGQ upon the closing of the sale. We pursued a settlement as its in the best interest of our community and shareholders, the company said in a statement sent to Nexstar. 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. In the spring-2017 ratings period, KKGQ held a 0.7 share of the market, whereas closest competitor KFBZ held a 3.6 share, and mainstream AC rival KRBB held a 4.7 share. We are here: Rocking M Media. Abby Grossberg worked for shows that spread conspiracy theories. [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. The station is currently owned by Rocking M Media, LLC.[2]. 1,150 people like this. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. On September 23, 2019, Envision, who owns the building that housed the station's studios, would lock the doors, denying staff members access to the station and offices; the non-profit organization claims that Rocking M was behind in their lease agreement. New York CNN . Harvey County District Court has ruled in favor of Envision Broadcast Network in its lawsuit against Rocking M Media and the Miller family that owns the company. [15] Although Envision is a non-profit organization, the station would continue to operate with a commercial license. Rocking M told the FCC the silence was a result of financial problems, an eviction and a failed sale of a number of its stations among other things. It raised a total of $1,988,674. Envision filed suit in a fight for control of the station after Rocking M Media defaulted on a $1.5 million promissory note. The call sign was changed to KFTI-FM. In response, Rocking M would take each station off the air that day as well. But the FCC also says the documents the broadcaster is seeking contain confidential information and could compromise the agencys investigation if disclosed prematurely. The agency tells the court that all documents will be provided once the investigation is wrapped up. 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. (785) 565-0406. KKGQ also has been on and off the air over the past year with a couple of different formats. WSU says professor is revolutionizing Native American history on the Plains, but is he? 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. Rocking M agreed to sell its entire cluster in 2019 to Allied Media Partners, however liens placed on the stations by Envision were unable to be cleared and Envision locked Rocking M Media out of their studios located at Envisions headquarters leading to the sale collapsing. 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. The case status is Other. Rocking M founder Monte Miller didnt return a call for comment. Boeger, who heads Union Broadcasting and its Sports stations in Kansas City and Louisville, will pay Rocking M $623,000 for KKGQ. Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: Whats the deadline to file a claim? [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. 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. [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". Rocking M Media then filed requests for special temporary authority to remain silent, which the Bureau granted on Nov. 25, 2020 for a six-month period ending May 24, 2021. [7] The ratings quickly dropped. On July 30, 2014, it was announced that the E. W. Scripps Company would acquire Journal Communications in an all-stock transaction. [2] The station was consistently in the top 10 of the Wichita market's radio ratings from the early 1980s through the 1990s.[4]. CNN has parted ways with longtime host Don Lemon. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? 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KKGQ (92.3 FM) is an American 95kW radio station operating in Wichita, and licensed to Newton, Kansas. [8] None of these attempts garnered any ratings success. [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. In its declaration the company blamed Christopher Miller for rapid expansion. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. 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. The flip marked the return of an adult-oriented rhythmic format to the market for the first time since now-former sister station KKGQ shifted from Rhythmic to Hot AC in October 2015. CEO Monte Miller's declaration in the bankruptcy petition tells the. Allied Media Partners would take over the stations via a local marketing agreement on April 1. Rocking M Media was entangled in a lawsuit with Envision Broadcast Network over Rocking M Media's 2017 $2.5 million purchase agreement for KKGQ Wichita (92.3). [19] On October 31, it was announced that Pittsburg-based MyTown Media was the winning bidder for KWME and Rocking M's Wichita, Wellington and Winfield stations for $1.18 million; the company was also the winning bidder for two stations in Liberal and Pratt. 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. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, City of San Fernando, a general law city and successor Agency To The San Fernando Redevelopment Agency, a public entity vs. Wendy L. Watanabe, in her official capacity as the Auditor-Controller of the County of Los Angeles. It also says that while Rocking M does not know when the EEO investigation will be completely, timely and fulsome responses from the radio group to FCC questions will help speed things along. Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. Newest Oldest Popular Trending Log In Lost Password? To be more specific, not all Facebook users are eligible but more than 100 million are. This story was originally published September 1, 2020, 1:33 PM. After spending its first four years at 92.1 FM, KJRG-FM relocated to its current frequency in 1963. Visit our, Rocking M Media Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, 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. [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. [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 sought renewal of six stations and one FM translator and applied for consent to assign the license of KKGQ, FM-92.3-FM, to Pinnacle Media. (Stolte, Sharon) (Entered: 04/28/2023), Order Granting Debtor's First Motion to Modify Combined Joint Chapter 11 plan or Reorganization and Disclosure Statement (Related Doc # 402) Signed on 4/28/2023.
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