A second Envision Broadcast Network lawsuit, this one in Sedgwick County District Court, is still pending. We look forward to continuing to build services people love and trust with privacy at the forefront.. Last modified on Sun 30 Apr 2023 14.19 EDT. 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. In addition, Rocking M has stated that it hopes to still sell KWME and its five sister stations. KKGQ also has been on and off the air over the past year with a couple of different formats. This website uses cookies. CEO Monte Miller's declaration in the bankruptcy petition tells the. [1] Licensed to Wellington, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita, Kansas area. 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. (RE: related document(s)428 Order on Generic Motion) Notice Date 04/30/2023. [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. FCC Tells Bankruptcy Court Rocking M Faces Near-Million Dollar Fine For EEO Violations. After the Aug. 25 deadline, a final hearing is set for Sept. 7. [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, LLC Owns and Operates Radio Stations, Radio Networks, and Digital Me . 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. [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. (RE: related document(s)427 Order on Motion to Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period) Notice Date 04/30/2023. In response, Rocking M would take each station off the air that day as well. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. On July 30, 2014, it was announced that the E. W. Scripps Company would acquire Journal Communications in an all-stock transaction. 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. We pursued a settlement as its in the best interest of our community and shareholders, the company said in a statement sent to Nexstar. Rocking M agreed to sell its entire Wichita cluster in 2019 to Allied Media Partners for $6,188,645, however liens placed on the stations by Envision were unable to be cleared and Envision locked Rocking M Media out of their studios located at Envisions headquarters leading to the sale collapsing. The 22-station Kansas group held an auction this summer to sell a dozen stations in order to raise cash. Right-wing media attacks former Tucker Carlson producer over lawsuit Rocking M Media sought chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. (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. 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 company must pay a $7,000. 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. 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. (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. Boeger, who heads Union Broadcasting and its Sports stations in Kansas City and Louisville, will pay Rocking M $623,000 for KKGQ. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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. 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. [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][2] It was a sister station to Newton-licensed KJRG and had its studios there; both stations were owned by George Basil Anderson. 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. Rocking M sold 92.3 KKGQ Newton/Wichita to Chad Boegers Pinnacle Media for $623,000 last year as part of a deal to settle the legal battle between it and Envision Broadcast Network. Filed by Creditors Meridian Media, LLC, Christopher Miller (RE: related document(s)386 Chapter 11 Plan). Over the course of 2015, the station added more hot AC material to the playlist, with the complete shift to the format completed on October 1 (most of the rhythmic AC material had been moved to the evening hours), though the station did retain a rhythmic lean overall. On 03/26/2022 ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC was filed as a Bankruptcy - Chapter 11 lawsuit. You have permission to edit this article. Rocking M Media Revives Two Of Its Wichita Stations In 2020, Rocking M did receive special temporary authority for some stations to remain silent for certain periods, but other periods were not approved. City of San Fernando, a general law city and successor Agency To The San Fernando Redevelopment Agency, a public entity vs. Wendy L. Watanabe, in her official capacity as the Auditor-Controller of the County of Los Angeles. 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. On the surface, Fox News got pummeled. 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. Payments wont be sent out to users until after that hearing. The legal battles between the groups dates to the merger of KKGQ into Rocking Ms Wichita cluster in April 2017. Filed by Sharon L Stolte on behalf of ROCKING M MEDIA, LLC . By Michael M. Grynbaum. 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. FCC Slaps Rocking M Media With $7,000 Fine For Minimum Operating Rule Facebook has started notifying people who may be eligible via notifications on the platform. [15] Although Envision is a non-profit organization, the station would continue to operate with a commercial license. 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. One year later, the station would revert to hot AC as "The New 92.3". 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. Rupert Murdoch, its founder, agreed to a massive settlement of $787.5 million, roughly two-thirds of . Rocking M Media must pay civil penalty of $7,000 to FCC - The Wichita Eagle Over the last three years we revamped our approach to privacy and implemented a comprehensive privacy program. The legal battles between Rocking M and Envision dated back to the merger of KKGQ into Rocking Ms Wichita cluster in April 2017. What is now KWME officially signed on the air in 1979 as KZED, and broadcasting on 93.5 FM. It also wanted a sheriff's sale of property related to the station and demanded that Rocking M deliver all collateral to Envision. To be more specific, not all Facebook users are eligible but more than 100 million are. Danno Wolkoff of Cleveland-based distributor Envision Networks which is no relation to Envision Broadcast Network confirmed that it was running Bob and that the station would remain Bob. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. Yet the auction tally fell well short of the money owed to debtholders, leaving open the possibility that Rocking M may be forced to sell other radio assets as part of the bankruptcy process. Rocking M Media Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - RadioInsight 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. [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. 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. 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. 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. (Admin.) Meta has agreed to settle the claim for $725 million, but denies any wrongdoing. (Entered: 04/30/2023), 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." The dollar figure represents the maximum potential fine Rocking M could face as the investigation into its EEO practices moves forward. Previously, Wolkoff said his company also would return KVWF, 100.5-FM, the short-lived but popular former Flight, to the air. 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. Rocking M Media and related companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Diane Samms Rush, "Easy-listening radio station is gone, owner says". 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 Trumps 2016 presidential campaign.