A tiny Montana town gets its first local radio station

The US Federal Communications Commission has added a new FM radio channel for Huntley, Montana. This means the town will get its first local radio station, requiring an existing station in nearby Billings to shift its frequency.

Local radio stations are often the only source of local news and emergency information for small, rural communities. This small regulatory change means residents in Huntley will now have a dedicated local voice. It also shows how the FCC manages the finite resource of radio frequencies, constantly adjusting to meet local needs without causing interference.