WMNN-LD

WMNN-LD
Cadillac, Michigan
City Lake City, Michigan
Channels Digital: 14 (UHF)
Virtual: 26 (PSIP)
Subchannels (see article)
Owner Freelancer Television Broadcasting
Founded February 27, 2011
Call letters' meaning Michigan News Network
Former affiliations Universal Sports (on 26.3, 2011)
Transmitter power 425 W
Height 525 ft
Website http://www.minews26.com/

WMNN-LD is the low-powered independent television station for the Cadillac, Michigan area, licensed to Lake City, Michigan. Owned by Freelancer Television Broadcasting, the station began broadcasting on February 27, 2011. It broadcasts a Digital signal on UHF channel 14, with a PSIP of 26—this is due to WCMU-TV, broadcasting on channel 26, using "14" as its PSIP. All programming was initially originated locally.

At its launch, the station broadcast three channels -- MI News 26, the local news channel on channel 26.1, broadcasts at 720p on 26.1; 26.2, branded on-air as "TV 26," broadcasts programming primarily from the 1950s and 60s; and, at the station's launch, 26.3 broadcasts old movies under "26 Cinema" branding.

Programming

MI News 26 (26.1)

Titlecard for MI News 26 from 2011-June 2013

At present, WMNN's primary channel features a "News Wheel" format, similar to what CNN Headline News used for many years. On December 19, 2011, the station reformatted their news wheel to include pre-taped anchors to toss between the various segments under the titles of "MI News Mornings" (4:00-11:00 a.m.), "Midday News" (11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) and "Evening News" (6:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.), hosted respectively by Kayla Kiley, Jill Washburn and Randy Bhirdo and Scott Forbes hosting 12:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m. New segments were also added.

The news wheel resets and segments like "Local News" and "World News" update every night at Midnight.

Live Broadcasts

MI News 26 does not offer regular live programming. There have been a few times the station has conducted live broadcasts, most notably on the evening of the 2012 Presidential Election and commercial-free coverage of the Cherry-T Ball Drop in Traverse City, MI on New Year's Eve 2012.

During severe weather, the station often uses generic, pre-taped weather segments alerting viewers to monitor the news ticker at the bottom of the screen or to check the station website for information.

News Wheel Schedule

Approximate time past each hour Segment Description
 :00 and :30 Local News Regional news headlines. Presented by TBA.
 :02 and :32 "MI News 26 Weather Authority" Short teaser weather segment. Presented by Dylan Rodenbaugh and Morris Langworthy
 :03 and :33 Community News Cadillac-area news and information. This segment mostly features news about local organizations or charities, along with news that may have happened since the "Local News" segment was taped.
 :06 and :36 World News World news headlines. Presented by TBA
 :07 and :37 Commercial break
 :10 and :40 "MI News 26 Weather Authority" Full weather forecast. Presented by Dylan Rodenbaugh and Morris Langworthy
 :12 and :42 Commercial break
 :14 and :44 "Around our Area" Features interviews with local organizations, charities, government agencies, or the occasional interview with notable local citizens (usually businesspeople or people struggling with disease or disability.) Presented by Paula Jasper.
 :17 and :37 Commercial break
 :20 and :50 "MI News 26 Weather Authority" Short weather forecast. Presented by Dylan Rodenbaugh and Morris Langworthy
 :21 and :51 Interact Comments sent to MI News 26's Facebook and Twitter pages by viewers.
 :22 and :52 Commercial break
 :23 and :53 "Around our Area" Feature story produced and presented by Vic McCarty.
 :25 and :55 Commercial break
 :27 and :57 Pet Adoptions Features pets up for adoption at local animal shelters. Presented by Eric Wotilla
 :28 and :58 Commercial break
 :29 and :59 Pet Adoptions Features pets up for adoption at local animal shelters. Presented by Eric Wotilla

Other Programming

In Fall 2012, the station began airing Scott Rasmussen's "What America Thinks" program on Sunday evenings. On September 9, 2013 WMNN began airing America Now weekdays at 10:30 AM.

TV 26 (26.2)

Originally 26 TV Classics, TV 26 features "classic TV shows like Bonanza, the Lone Ranger, Jack Benny, classic cartoons and more"[1] This channel also features syndicated programs Family Feud and The Wendy Williams Show. In March 9, 2015, WMNN became an Antenna TV affiliate.[2]

Laff 26 (26.3)

Cinema 26 featured a selection of "classic movies" and independent films. From August 23, 2011 to January 1, 2012, Cinema 26 was replaced by Universal Sports.[3] This subchannel reverted to Cinema 26 on January 1, 2012 when Universal Sports became a cable and satellite-only channel.

Digital television

Channel Programming
26.1 MI News 26
26.2 'Antenna TV 26'
26.3 'Laff 26'
26.4 'Escape 26'
26.5 'Grit 26'
26.6 'Buzzr 26'

Staff

Anchors

Weather Authority

Reporters

Former talent

See also

References

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