If you have a tip, please e-mail or tweet her or call 316-268-6340. reported that a deal for Wichitas new Allied Media Partners, 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? The case status is Pending - Other Pending. Carrie Rengers, "Wichita-based group forms to buy 6 area radio stations". In its declaration the company blamed Christopher Miller for rapid expansion. 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. 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. Case number: 2:22-bk-20242 - ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC - BKalerts [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. The Memo: Republicans worry DeSantis has erred in Disney feud. But the FCC says Rocking M is well aware of the nature of the investigation, including the allegations of misconduct. Filed by Sharon L Stolte on behalf of ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC . How long you were a Facebook user will also determine the size of your payment the longer you had an active account, the larger your payment will be. The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes | Radio & Television Business Report 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. In response, Rocking M took each station off the air that same day. 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 says the dollar figure is a theoretical total were it to be found in violation of EEO rules. After the Aug. 25 deadline, a final hearing is set for Sept. 7. 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. Boeger, who heads Union Broadcasting and its Sports stations in Kansas City and Louisville, will pay Rocking M $623,000 for KKGQ. 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". 5/28/2020: Notice of Case Management Conference, 5/26/2020: Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case, 7/23/2020: Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (HEARING ON EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE COMPL) OF 07/23/2020, 7/23/2020: Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (HEARING ON EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE COMPL), 7/22/2020: Ex Parte Application - EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE COMPLAINT, 7/21/2020: Proof of Mailing (Substituted Service), 9/24/2020: Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE), 10/6/2020: Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service, DocketNotice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), DocketRequest for Dismissal; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), Docketat 09:30 AM in Department 76, Christopher K. 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Dillavou (Plaintiff), DocketComplaint; Filed by James D. Dillavou (Plaintiff), California Supreme Court | Other | Last modified on Sun 30 Apr 2023 14.19 EDT. On January 16, 2007, KMXW flipped to classic country as "Classic Country 92.3". column of business scoops runs five days a week in The Eagle. We will sell some of the stations that we find are not profitable, and we will reorganize the debt with the remaining stations.. 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. FCC Tells Bankruptcy Court Rocking M Faces Near-Million Dollar Fine For In 2020, Rocking M did receive special temporary authority for some stations to remain silent for certain periods, but other periods were not approved. KWME (92.7 FM) is a radio station. This website uses cookies. 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. [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. Rocking M Medias inability to keep its Wichita-area radio stations on the air full time has frustrated listeners, and the FCC apparently doesnt like it either. Then came barbs from Doris and Monte that Christopher Miller. [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. 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. The station moved to 92.7 FM in December 2011, following KANR's move to 99.7 FM. [15] Although Envision is a non-profit organization, the station would continue to operate with a commercial license. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. 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. As part of the renewal process, Rocking M had to answer questions about its operating status and rule violations. [2] The station was consistently in the top 10 of the Wichita market's radio ratings from the early 1980s through the 1990s.[4]. 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After spending its first four years at 92.1 FM, KJRG-FM relocated to its current frequency in 1963. 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 completion date would be delayed a few more times, with a final scheduled completion date of October 31. The longtime Kansas-based broadcasters dismissed two family members, son Christopher Miller and grandson Cale Miller, from the company. On July 30, 2014, it was announced that the E. W. Scripps Company would acquire Journal Communications in an all-stock transaction. | Opinion, Undrafted Kansas State football players sign with NFL teams as priority free agents, Kansas native who has written several No. [5][6][3] The station would change its call sign to KMXW on October 27, 2000. What is now KWME officially signed on the air in 1979 as KZED, and broadcasting on 93.5 FM. The combined firm would retain their broadcast properties and spin off their print assets as Journal Media Group. (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. 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. CNN has parted ways with longtime host Don Lemon. 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. April 19, 2023, 12:13 p.m. 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. [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). Facebook has started notifying people who may be eligible via notifications on the platform. (kmm) (Entered: 04/28/2023), Hearing Set (RE: related document(s)424 Objection to Confirmation of the Plan filed by Creditor Christopher Miller, Creditor Meridian Media, LLC, 425 Objection filed by U.S. A second Envision Broadcast Network lawsuit, this one in Sedgwick County District Court, is still pending. 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. [1] Licensed to Wellington, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita, Kansas area. Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News | CNN Business Rocking M Media and its associated companies that own 21 stations in central and western Kansas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. [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. 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. 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.. ET. The Judge overseeing this case is CHRISTOPHER K. LUI. 4500 Park Granada Blvd, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA 91302, BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. 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." 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. Don Lemon and CNN part ways | CNN Business Wolkoff is now with Sun, and on Tuesday he did not immediately return a call to comment about whats going on. 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. CNN . Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon . 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. 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. As with many class action lawsuits, the size of each individuals payout depends on how many claims come in. Previously, Wolkoff said his company also would return KVWF, 100.5-FM, the short-lived but popular former Flight, to the air. This page is not available in other languages. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. The company must pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCCs minimum operating requirements. We are here: Rocking M Media. 2013-06-28. The simulcast continued until the approval of the sale on December 12, 2014. (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. Finally, one place to get all the court documents we need. CEO Monte Miller's declaration in the bankruptcy petition tells the. On 05/26/2020 JAMES D DILLAVOU filed a Contract - Other Contract lawsuit against ROCKING M MEDIA LLC. 2022-12-28, Sacramento County Superior Courts | Other | 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. James D. Dillavou Vs Rocking M Media Llc, Et Al. Envision has filed two lawsuits against Rocking M and various members of the Miller family. ESPN Radio programming fills the remainder of the schedule. [8] 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. 1,150 people like this. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Since then, Bob has repeatedly been on and off the air, and Sun Broadcast Group acquired Envision Networks. You have permission to edit this article. CEO Monte Miller's declaration in the bankruptcy petition tells the. Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: Whats the deadline to file a claim? By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, 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. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. At closing the civil lawsuit between Envision and Rocking M Media will be jointly dismissed. Right-wing media attacks former Tucker Carlson producer over lawsuit 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. 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. (Entered: 04/30/2023), BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. Note the Allied Media lawsuit trial date. [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. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule Violations. Proposed Hearing to be held 4/13/2023 at 1:46 pm. Allied Media Partners would take over the stations via a local marketing agreement on April 1. KKLE - Wikipedia (RE: related document(s)427 Order on Motion to Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period) Notice Date 04/30/2023. [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. 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). April 25, 2023 at 6:56 p.m. EDT. Envision applied to change KFTI-FM's call sign to KKGQ upon the closing of the sale. Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. KKGQ Sale To Lead To Legal Settlement In Wichita Rocking M Media and its associated companies that own 21 stations in central and western Kansas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Rocking M Media Revives Two Of Its Wichita Stations Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. To be more specific, not all Facebook users are eligible but more than 100 million are. KKGQ also has been on and off the air over the past year with a couple of different formats. [40][41] The sale was approved by the FCC on January 4, 2022, and was consummated on February 7.
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