Definition
WMNN‑LD is a low‑power digital television station (channel 26 virtual, 17 UHF) licensed to Lake City, Michigan, United States. It serves the Cadillac–Traverse City market in northern Michigan.
Overview
The station began operations on February 27 2011 after being founded on December 13 2010. It is owned by Bridge Media Networks (operating as Bridge News LLC) and shares studios with sister station WXII‑LD (channel 12) on West 13th Street in Cadillac. WMNN‑LD’s transmitter is located east of Cadillac near M‑55.
WMNN‑LD functions as a multiplexed broadcaster. Its primary subchannel (26.1) carries the Cozi TV network, while subchannel 26.2 carries the classic‑game‑show network Buzzr. Historically, the station was the flagship of the 24‑hour headline news service NewsNet from 2019 until that network ceased operations in August 2024. Subsequent programming changes included a temporary affiliation with ShopHQ (2024‑2025) and a transition to the streaming‑focused Binge TV service in April 2025.
Etymology / Origin
The call sign WMNN‑LD is derived from “Michigan News Network,” reflecting the station’s original emphasis on continuous local news coverage.
Characteristics
- Technical parameters: Effective radiated power (ERP) 15 kW; height above average terrain (HAAT) 171.3 m (562 ft); FCC facility ID 184267.
- Channel allocation: Digital channel 17 (UHF); virtual channel 26.
- Ownership: Bridge Media Networks (Bridge News LLC).
- Sister station: WXII‑LD (channel 12), a dual MyNetworkTV/Cozi TV affiliate.
- Programming format:
- News wheel: Prior to the shutdown of NewsNet, WMNN‑LD aired a rolling‑news format divided into segments such as “NewsNet Mornings,” “Midday Edition,” “Continuing Coverage,” “Evening Edition,” and “Nightside Edition.”
- Network affiliations: Currently Cozi TV (general‑entertainment and classic sitcoms) on 26.1; Buzzr (classic game shows) on 26.2.
- Former affiliations: Independent (2011‑2019), NewsNet (2019‑2024), ShopHQ (2024‑2025), Binge TV (2025‑present).
- Regulatory status: Classified as a low‑power television (LPTV) service by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which entails reduced coverage area and different licensing requirements compared with full‑power stations.
Related Topics
- Low‑Power Television (LPTV) in the United States
- NewsNet (the former 24‑hour headline news service)
- Bridge Media Networks / Bridge News LLC
- Cozi TV and Buzzr network affiliations
- WXII‑LD (sister station)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadcast licensing
- Television broadcasting in the Cadillac–Traverse City market
All information presented is based on publicly available sources, including the station’s FCC filings and the Wikipedia entry for WMNN‑LD.