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. Look for more information then. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. The call sign was changed to KFTI-FM. Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and Envision applied to change KFTI-FM's call sign to KKGQ upon the closing of the sale. 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". 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. I n less than a week, Fox News has agreed to pay out $787.5m in a huge legal settlement and fired its most popular host, in an unprecedented crisis for . You have permission to edit this article. [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". On 05/26/2020 JAMES D DILLAVOU filed a Contract - Other Contract lawsuit against ROCKING M MEDIA LLC. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule Violations. In the fall of 2002, the station flipped to "92.3 the Zone" with an automated modern AC/modern rock format. [2] For four decades, the station aired a beautiful music/easy listening format. On September 10, 2004, KMXW flipped to a gold-based rhythmic adult contemporary format as "Magic 92.3". The fine and consent decree are for violations of the agencys minimum operating requirements. We will sell some of the stations that we find are not profitable, and we will reorganize the debt with the remaining stations.. 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. KKGQ most recently had been operating as Country The Brand using 24/7 programming from SuiteRadio. Then in February, Bob-FM KIBB, 97.1-FM returned to the airwaves. Former KKGQ owner Envision Broadcast Group (unrelated to the syndicator), had placed liens on Rocking M Media forcing the lockout of the studios that took the stations off the air in September and then the collapse of the sale. Nor has Miller responded to numerous requests for information throughout the year about whats happening with Rocking M stations in Wichita. 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. This website uses cookies. The 22-station Kansas group held an auction this summer to sell a dozen stations in order to raise cash. The station is currently owned by Rocking M Media, LLC.[2]. "Rocking M Media and related companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 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. Filed by Sharon L Stolte on behalf of ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC (RE: related document(s)387 Third Motion to Extend Exclusivity Period for Filing a Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement Filed on behalf of Debtor ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC, with Certificate of Service.) While the bankruptcy court has approved the purchases, the sale was officially filed with the FCC on February 2, 2023. On July 30, 2014, it was announced that the E. W. Scripps Company would acquire Journal Communications in an all-stock transaction. 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. 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. 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. Envision filed suit in a fight for control of the station after Rocking M Media defaulted on a $1.5 million promissory note. KKGQ also has been on and off the air over the past year with a couple of different formats. (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. News should be coming soon on the second suit. "Journal Broadcast Group adds Newton station to its holdings. Wolkoff is now with Sun, and on Tuesday he did not immediately return a call to comment about whats going on. 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. This story was originally published September 1, 2020, 1:33 PM. The Commission says it learned in 2020 that the stations might be silent without proper authority and sent Rocking M Media a letter to inquire about their operational status. A couple of lawsuits and a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission followed. 2013-06-28. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Invoice) (Stolte, Sharon) (Entered: 04/18/2023) 04/17/2023: 416: Notice of Monthly Statement of Services Rendered and Expenses Incurred by Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Allied Media Partners would take over the stations via a local marketing agreement on April 1. (Entered: 04/30/2023), BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. [9][10] 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. In response, Rocking M would take each station off the air that day as well. The completion date would be delayed a few more times, with a final scheduled completion date of October 31. Envision filed the suit last fall against Rocking M Media LLC, Rocking M Media Wichita, Christopher D. Miller, Kristin Miller, Merle M. Miller, Doris J. Miller and Belate LLC. Then came barbs from Doris and Monte that Christopher Miller. 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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). [22], During its tenure as "Q", ratings were in the upper 0smid-1 shares of the Wichita market, and often ranked as the lowest rated commercial station in the market. 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. Visit our, KKGQ Sale To Lead To Legal Settlement In Wichita, 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. 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 . Finally, one place to get all the court documents we need. At 6a.m. on the 15th, the station shifted its stunting to Christmas music, now using the moniker "Santa Q92". 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. (Double check you meet the criteria here.). [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 $7,000 fine must be paid by Jan. 1, 2022. [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. 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. [7] The ratings quickly dropped. 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. Last modified on Sun 30 Apr 2023 14.19 EDT. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. [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). [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. The court awarded Envision $1.2 million plus interest for what it said was Rocking M and the Miller familys breach of contract. Envision has since filed a pair of lawsuits against Rocking M Media. [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. 1,150 people like this. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. [2] The station was consistently in the top 10 of the Wichita market's radio ratings from the early 1980s through the 1990s.[4]. 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 . KZED changed call letters to KWME in 1990. At 6a.m. on December 26, the stunting shifted towards playing a wide variety of music from multiple genres (while leaving hints of a possible contemporary music direction based on the stunting), now utilizing the station's intended moniker "Q92". Her Have You Heard? | Opinion, Undrafted Kansas State football players sign with NFL teams as priority free agents, Kansas native who has written several No. Proposed Hearing to be held 4/13/2023 at 1:46 pm. Boeger, who heads Union Broadcasting and its Sports stations in Kansas City and Louisville, will pay Rocking M $623,000 for KKGQ. 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. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. The legal battles between Rocking M and Envision dated back to the merger of KKGQ into Rocking Ms Wichita cluster in April 2017. In the petition Rocking M claims $1,307,696.75 in assets and $22,365,886.40 in liabilities owed between its four holding companies. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg sought to limit Trump's social media posts in hush-money case. The dollar figure represents the maximum potential fine Rocking M could face as the investigation into its EEO practices moves forward. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The STA request was approved on November 25, 2020. 131 N. Santa Fe Ave Ste 3, Salina KS, 67401. This case was filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, Kansas Bankruptcy. 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]. The sales still need FCC approval. 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. Rocking M founder Monte Miller didnt return a call for comment. The case status is 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. What is now KKGQ started as KJRG-FM in 1959. 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. But the FCC says Rocking M is well aware of the nature of the investigation, including the allegations of misconduct. 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? https://t.co/BgyVzyIisz" "Don will forever be a part of the CNN . 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. [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. 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. To be more specific, not all Facebook users are eligible but more than 100 million are. 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. 1,276 people follow this. CNN has parted ways with longtime host Don Lemon. Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. The completion date would be delayed a few more times, with a final scheduled completion date of October 31. Rocking M may be cooperating with the Enforcement Bureau, but the company is asking Judge Dale Somers to discharge the unspecified claim against it as part of the bankruptcy proceeding. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. Rocking M Media had to pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCC's minimum operating requirements. 2022-12-28, Sacramento County Superior Courts | Other | 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: On the surface, Fox News got pummeled. [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. It also wanted a sheriff's sale of property related to the station and demanded that Rocking M deliver all collateral to Envision. [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. Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. (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. 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. On January 16, 2007, KMXW flipped to classic country as "Classic Country 92.3". "[12][13] A month later, on March 15, KWME fell silent again due to technical issues with their studio-to-transmitter link. [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. Basically, anyone who was a Facebook user in the U.S. between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022. New York CNN . It is confusing to keep up with whether the stations are on or off the air and who is even in control of them. 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). Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. 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. In its declaration the company blamed Christopher Miller for rapid expansion. (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. column of business scoops runs five days a week in The Eagle. 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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 Boegers Pinnacle Media. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One county is at a medium community level, Man found dead in the passenger seat of an SUV in north Wichita, police say, Longtime building at Douglas and Rock Road demolished; heres whats taking its place. (785) 565-0406. A suspension of operations/silent temporary authority filing was not submitted until October 2020, with Rocking M citing the aforementioned technical issues, as well as a shortage of operating funds, along with inadvertence from the company's marketing and facilities manager, as the reasons behind the request. 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. 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. (Admin.) Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. We Build Communities. 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. If the amount is not paid within 14 days of the court filing, which was Friday, then there will be a sheriffs sale of the property Rocking M acquired from Envision, which includes a 100,000-watt tower, its contents and the land it sits on in Harvey County. (RE: related document(s)427 Order on Motion to Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period) Notice Date 04/30/2023. Union Broadcasting will enter into an Advertising Agreement with Pinnacle to manage the station. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Other winners included fellow Kansas broadcaster White Communications, Ad Astra Per Aspera Broadcasting, and Great Plains Christian Radio. Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: Whats the deadline to file a claim? Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. It raised a total of $1,988,674. | Opinion, Undrafted Kansas State football players sign with NFL teams as priority free agents, Kansas native who has written several No. Developing Local Kansas Businesses For Over 100 Years. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, (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. After being purchased by Journal Broadcast Group in December 1999 and focused its audience to Wichita (as well as moving studios there), on January 15, 2000, they flipped to an adult contemporary format as "Mix 92.3" and would later evolve to adult top 40. However, the stations that had significant records of silence KKLE, KLEY, KVWF, KWME and the FM translator K262CQ will be renewed for only one year instead of full renewal terms. Filed by Sharon L Stolte on behalf of ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC . Thats never happened. In response, Rocking M took each station off the air that same day. The company must pay a $7,000 civil penalty by Jan. 1 for failure to meet the FCCs minimum operating requirements. 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. What is now KWME officially signed on the air in 1979 as KZED, and broadcasting on 93.5 FM. UniCourt uses cookies to improve your online experience, for more information please see our Privacy Policy. The Judge overseeing this case is Dale L. Somers. CEO Monte Miller's declaration in the bankruptcy petition tells the. Log In Lost Password? Rocking M Media and its associated companies that own 21 stations in central and western Kansas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. column of business scoops runs five days a week in The Eagle. Phone: 785-823-1111. Since then, Bob has repeatedly been on and off the air, and Sun Broadcast Group acquired Envision Networks. In 2020, Rocking M did receive special temporary authority for some stations to remain silent for certain periods, but other periods were not approved. 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?
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