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After Appeal, Journal Can Pick Up KNIN

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Brian

Reversing an earlier decision, the Federal Communications Commission has approved the sale of KNIN Channel 9 from Banks Broadcasting to Journal Broadcast Group, effectively allowing for a merger of KNIN with KIVI Channel 6.
From the story on KTVB’s website:

The FCC previously ruled that, while KNIN was losing money – it did not meet a specific [...]

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The 6 and the 9 shall remain apart

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Brian

Okay, it’s a bad joke and a horribly inappropriate title, but then again, when have I been known to be politically correct…
A couple of weeks ago, Don broke the news on Idaho Radio News that KNIN will not become a part of Journal Broadcast Group:
The Federal Communications Commission turned down Banks Broadcasting’s request to declare [...]

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