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Midwest Communications Acquires 10 Radio Stations for $2.5M

3/20/2026

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Midwest Communications, through its affiliate WRIG, Inc., signed a contract to acquire 10 radio stations and two translators from NRG Media for $2.5 million in Wausau and Rhinelander markets.
Mary Quass, CEO of NRG Media, expressed pride that the broadcasters will continue serving under WRIG.
Midwest Communications, led by Peter Tanz, has requested an FCC waiver due to ownership limits in the Wausau-Stevens Point market to expand the Wisconsin footprint.

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Midwest Communications, through its affiliate WRIG, Inc., signed a contract to acquire 10 radio stations and two translators from NRG Media for $2.5 million in Wausau and Rhinelander markets.
Mary Quass, CEO of NRG Media, expressed pride that the broadcasters will continue serving under WRIG.
Midwest Communications, led by Peter Tanz, has requested an FCC waiver due to ownership limits in the Wausau-Stevens Point market to expand the Wisconsin footprint.