EMF Buys WBRU/Providence

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The buyer for BROWN BROADCASTING SERVICE commercial Alternative WBRU/PROVIDENCE is EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, which is buying the station for an undisclosed price and will flip the broadcast signal to Contemporary Christian using its K-LOVE satellite network, reports CBS affiliate WPRI-TV/PROVIDENCE. RADIOINSIGHT initially reported the deal, confirmed by WPRI, that will change the format as of FRIDAY (9/1) and flip calls to WLVO. The deal has yet to appear in the FCC database.

On its website, station management indicated that it will continue the WBRU programming online, writing, "WBRU is not going away. While we are currently in the final stages of selling its FM broadcasting license, we have big plans. We are going to reinvest the revenue from the sale to continue creating music and news content for the southern NEW ENGLAND community. This will be provided on various platforms—platforms that millions of people already use to access their music and news content in the car, on their phones and computers, and on home streaming devices.

"Before we leave 95.5, 24/7 streams of both alternative rock and The 360 Degree Experience in Sound will be available at wbru.com and via our new smartphone apps. This marks the first time that either format has been available seven-days-a-week from WBRU."

Woof Boom Buys Childers' Lima, OH Cluster

In another deal not yet filed with the FCC, WOOF BOOM RADIO is buying five stations in the LIMA, OH market and a related sports website and digital marketing company from CHILDERS MEDIA GROUP LLC for an undisclosed price.  WOOF BOOM, which will own the stations using the same CHILDERS MEDIA GROUP banner, will operate the cluster beginning SEPTEMBER 1st with an LMA; the stations include Classic Rock WEGE (104.9 THE EAGLE), Sports WWSR (93.1 THE FAN), and Sports WCIT-A (SPORTS TALK 940)/LIMA; Country WFGF (92.1 THE FROG)/WAPAKONETA, OH; and Classic Hits WDOH (FUN 107.1)/DELPHOS, OH, plus 419SPORTS.COM and CMG DIGITAL MARKETING.  MATT CHILDERS will remain on board with the cluster.

Utah Simmons Spinoff Finds Another Buyer

And in yet another deal yet to show up in the FCC's database, the SLC DIVESTITURE TRUST II, the SIMMONS MEDIA GROUP spinoff entity headed by trustee JAMES BURGOYNE, has found another buyer for Spanish AC KEGH/WOODRUFF, UT-SALT LAKE CITY and its boosters in OGDEN, BOUNTIFUL, SALT LAKE CITY, and PROVO, as MICHAEL V. CALL's AEROSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, LLC has agreed to buy the station for $1.1 million in a deal brokered by GREG MERRILL of MEDIA SERVICES GROUP for the seller.  A previous deal to sell the station, in the trust for the last six years, to AASAA MEDIA LLC was approved by the FCC in JUNE 2016 but failed to close.

Nate Lundy Heads Group Buying Mile High Sports

MEDINALATT, LLC has sold the assets of MILE HIGH SPORTS to a group headed by sports talk host and programmer NATE LUNDY.  MEDINALATT-affiliated 4-K'S LLLP owns and operates Sports KDCO-A-K284CI-K225BS (MILE HIGH SPORTS 1340 AND 104.7 FM)/DENVER and programs KVAM-A-K267CD/LOVELAND-FORT COLLINS, CO; the deal includes the radio properties as well as MILE HIGH SPORTS Magazine, the MILE HIGH SPORTS website, and email newsletter MILE HIGH SPORTS DAILY.

“In looking for a potential buyer, it was important to find someone who could help take MHS to the next level,” said MEDINALATT President JAMES MERILATT. “We’re confident that NATE and his group will be able to do just that, based on their experience, ideas, passion for sports media and enthusiasm for the brands. He’s a perfect fit, so my expectation is that the next 15 years of MILE HIGH SPORTS will be even more exciting than the first 15.”

“I have been a fan of what JAMES and DOUG OTTEWILL have built with Mile High Sports for quite a while,” said LUNDY. “To be able to acquire a great heritage brand is a fantastic opportunity. I’m excited to help lead this team into the future.”

LUNDY, the former PD at then-ENTERCOM Sports KKFN (104.3 THE FAN)/DENVER and a former host at FOX SPORTS RADIO and SB NATION RADIO, has most recently been hosting on MILE HIGH SPORTS RADIO, running 5280 SPORTS NETWORK, and co-hosting "THE FANTASY FOOTBALL HOUR"  on the regional ALTITUDE SPORTS cable network.  Previously, he served as Director of Live Production at EA SPORTS and PD at WSCC (WSC)/CHARLESTON, SC, WREC-A and KWAM-A/MEMPHIS, and WOAI-A and KTKR-A/SAN ANTONIO.

Not Much In The Database Today

In filings with the FCC, DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION has filed for an STA to return WONA-A/RICHMOND, VA to the air with temporary facilities diplexed with Variety WCLM-A/HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA, also being acquired by DELMARVA.

DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF DYERSBURG, LLC has applied for an STA to operate Oldies WTRO-A/DYERSBURG, TN with an emergency wire antenna after the collapse of its tower in a wind storm.

EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION has requested an STA to operate Contemporary Christian KLCF/TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM with reduced power because tower instability has prevented engineers from reaching the antenna to make repairs.

WALKING BY FAITH MINISTRIES, INC. has filed for an extension of its Silent STA for WMLC-A/MONTICELLO, MS due to storm damage.

iHEARTMEDIA's CC LICENSES, LLC has applied for an extension of its Silent STA for W248BV/CUMMING, GA while it evaluates new locations for the facility.

Court-appointed receiver DENNIS WALLACE has requested an extension of the Silent STA for KQXQ/CUBA, MO while he formulates plans to bring the station back to the air.

BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION has filed for a Silent STA for WCXN-A/CLAREMONT, NC due to a loss of program source.

THE SISTER SHERRY LYNN FOUNDATION has closed on the sale of Religion KFXH/MARLOW, OK, KFXT/SULPHUR, OK, and KFXU/CHICKASHA, OK to HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.for $250,000.

And JVC COMMUNICATIONS has closed on the sale of Classic Hits WXJZ (WOW FM)/GAINESVILLE, FL to MARC RADIO for $500,000.

The Commission has also issued Notices of Unlicensed Operation to WILFRID SALOMON and SAMUEL SALOMON for allegedly operating a pirate station on 107.1 FM in OAKLAND PARK, FL.

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