[28][29] KKGQ would occasionally return to the air to broadcast Kansas State Wildcats football games as part of the station's agreement with Learfield Sports to carry the games as the Wichita affiliate. 2022-12-28, Sacramento County Superior Courts | Other | Log In Lost Password? One suit alleges Rocking M failed to meet a payment schedule to buy KKGQ and its assets, and. (Entered: 04/30/2023), Motion to Extend Time to Submit Ballot Summary Filed on behalf of Debtor ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC, with Certificate of Service. 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. 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. [20][21] In addition, Harris and Cassidy would be let go from the station on April 19, and the station rebranded as "Q92.3". | Opinion, Undrafted Kansas State football players sign with NFL teams as priority free agents, Kansas native who has written several No. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? [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. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! started notifying people who may be eligible, Facebook notifies users who may be eligible for $725M privacy settlement, Whats the cheapest day of the week to buy gas? [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. The FCC says that Rocking M is well aware of the ongoing investigation and the company has provided some information to the agency in response to its enforcement inquiries. Diane Samms Rush, "Easy-listening radio station is gone, owner says". 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. The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes | Radio & Television Business Report 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. 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.. [35][36][37][38], On August 28, 2020, the Harvey County District Court ruled in favor of Envision, awarding the company $1.2 million plus interest for what it said was Rocking M's breach of contract. [9][7] Almost instantly, the station jumped back into the top 10 in the ratings. This story was originally published September 1, 2020, 1:33 PM. FCC Tells Bankruptcy Court Rocking M Faces Near-Million Dollar Fine For EEO Violations. 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 and related companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy - MSN The court awarded Envision $1.2 million plus interest for what it said was Rocking M and the Miller familys breach of contract. At a press conference on December 30, Envision announced that Brett Harris and Tracy Cassidy (formerly of KRBB) would host mornings on the station beginning January 5.[17][18]. 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. The playlist included a wide range of hip hop, R&B and dance hits from the late 1970s to the early 2010s, with no currents. 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. One year later, the station would revert to hot AC as "The New 92.3". WSU says professor is revolutionizing Native American history on the Plains, but is he? Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: What's the deadline to file a 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. 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. As part of the deal, Union 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. The sales still need FCC approval. 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. The Judge overseeing this case is CHRISTOPHER K. LUI. You have permission to edit this article. We Build Communities. 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 KKGQ's sale in 2017 and owes the company money (Envision is seeking $1.25 million plus interest, costs and attorneys' fees). Now, after she sued Fox and Carlson, the tables have turned . (RE: related document(s)427 Order on Motion to Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period) Notice Date 04/30/2023. [30] 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 KKGQ's sale in 2017 and owes the company money (Envision was seeking $1.25 million plus interest, costs and attorneys' fees). [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. 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 KKGQ's sale in 2017 and owed the company money (Envision is seeking $1.25 million plus interest, costs and attorneys' fees). 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. (The "Oasis" name is based on a former Wichita station of the same name). Rocking M Media sought chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. Wolkoff is now with Sun, and on Tuesday he did not immediately return a call to comment about whats going on. New York CNN . Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. It is confusing to keep up with whether the stations are on or off the air and who is even in control of them. Payments wont be sent out to users until after that hearing. "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. On September 23, 2019, Envision, which owns the building that houses the station's studios, would lock the doors, denying staff members access to the station and offices; the non-profit organization claimed that Rocking M was behind in their lease agreement. [42][43], On June 3, 2021, Pinnacle announced that KKGQ would flip to sports talk as "ESPN Wichita 92.3" on June 14 (the flip occurred a day earlier than planned on June 13). Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. James D. Dillavou Vs Rocking M Media Llc, Et Al. 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 Boeger's Pinnacle Media. April 29, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. By Michael M. Grynbaum. 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. The fine and consent decree are for violations of the agencys minimum operating requirements. Rocking M CEO Monte Miller did not return a call for comment. We will sell some of the stations that we find are not profitable, and we will reorganize the debt with the remaining stations.. Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: Whats the deadline to file a claim? The lawsuit stems from accusations that Facebook allowed users' personal data to be shared with third parties, the most famous being Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm that supported Donald . Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. (Admin.) (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. (Admin.) [3] In 1976, KJRG-FM changed its call sign to KOEZ. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule Violations. 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. Both companies sued each other over the failed deal, which will go to trial in June. [4] The station was the Wichita affiliate of the Dallas-based morning show Kidd Kraddick in the Morning (which moved to KFBZ in December 2005). New Mexico St players file lawsuit alleging sexual assault After spending its first four years at 92.1 FM, KJRG-FM relocated to its current frequency in 1963. One Wichita-area Rocking M Media radio station is back on, but what Envision has filed two lawsuits against Rocking M and various members of the Miller family. Other winners included fellow Kansas broadcaster White Communications, Ad Astra Per Aspera Broadcasting, and Great Plains Christian Radio. April 25, 2023 at 6:56 p.m. EDT. Rocking M Media's inability to keep its Wichita-area radio stations on the air full time has frustrated listeners, and the FCC apparently doesn't like it either. Envision Broadcast Group prevails in Rocking M Media suit | The Wichita Tucker Carlson hired Los Angeles-based attorney Bryan Freedman after parting ways with Fox News. Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. In 2020, Rocking M did receive special temporary authority for some stations to remain silent for certain periods, but other periods were not approved. Rocking M Media Company Profile: Valuation & Investors | PitchBook One Wichita-area Rocking M Media station is back on, but what about the others? 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 . Rocking M founder Monte Miller didnt return a call for comment. The call sign was changed to KFTI-FM. The legal fight ended with a $20,000 settlement paid by Rocking M. Then Rocking M Media was entangled in a lawsuit with Envision Broadcast Network over Rocking M Media's 2017 purchase agreement for KKGQ Wichita (92.3) that ended in a $1.2 million judgment against the company. [1][2] It was a sister station to Newton-licensed KJRG and had its studios there; both stations were owned by George Basil Anderson. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. Case number: 2:22-bk-20242 - ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC - BKalerts At closing the civil lawsuit between Envision and Rocking M Media will be jointly dismissed. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule 1,150 people like this. We are puzzled by the debtors statements about a need to investigate the FCC says, pointing out the company can contact the Enforcement Bureau for additional information about the case at any time. Allied Media Partners would take over the stations via a local marketing agreement on April 1. [2] The station was consistently in the top 10 of the Wichita market's radio ratings from the early 1980s through the 1990s.[4]. Former Vice President Mike Pence . 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. Only KIBB has kept its prior format operating. for the Period March 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2023. Also, Envision will be a "founding partner" of the station until 2024, will air a bi-weekly hour-long show on the station "espousing the Envision mission and all that Envision does", and Pinnacle/Union will review and consider resumes of blind and visually impaired applicants from Envision when applicable. The simulcast continued until the approval of the sale on December 12, 2014. Falcon Heavy launches after series of weather delays, Bidding for First Republic lasts into the night: A guide to the latest banking crisis, Investors sue Adidas for routinely ignoring Yes extreme behavior, Lightfoot sends letter to Abbott urging him not to send any more migrants, NASA found a novel way to keep Voyager 2 spacecraft going, More than 200 people died in national parks last year: These were the deadliest, Statue honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, unveiled near Chicago, Deterrence, reassurance, and can kicking: The Washington Declaration. [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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Stanley Mosk Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. The Judge overseeing this case is Dale L. Somers. (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. Contact Us - KSAL.com Rocking M Puts Properties On The Market With BK Emergence Sought 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? 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. [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. It's out $787.5m and top host Tucker Carlson. What's next for Fox News? Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. [3], On March 29, 2019, Rocking M announced they would sell KWME 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. [16], At midnight on December 13, 2014, the station, now under the KKGQ call sign, broke from the simulcast, and began stunting with music from blind musicians, as well as construction sound effects and greeting messages from Envision employees. Note the Allied Media lawsuit trial date. column of business scoops runs five days a week in The Eagle. Broadcasting & media production company. (Luckman, Todd) (Entered: 04/24/2023). Donald Trump's legal cases and investigations, in one place - USA Today (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. 4500 Park Granada Blvd, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA 91302, BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. On January 16, 2007, KMXW flipped to classic country as "Classic Country 92.3". [20][21][22][23], (KWME's logo under previous 93.5 frequency). Collapsed sale, silence, legal issues, 'The Brand'. Rocking M Media, LLC Owns and Operates Radio Stations, Radio Networks, and Digital Me . The completion date would be delayed a few more times, with a final scheduled completion date of October 31. 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. On September 10, 2004, KMXW flipped to a gold-based rhythmic adult contemporary format as "Magic 92.3". On the surface, Fox News got pummeled. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. 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. 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. The announcement Monday came without explanation and astonished the media industry. 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. [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.
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