Report No. MM 96-6           MASS MEDIA ACTION             February 1, 1996


         COMMISSION AFFIRMS BUREAU DECISION GRANTING HEARTLAND'S 
      APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE FACILITIES OF KEZH(FM), HASTINGS, NE

     The Commission has affirmed a decision by the Mass Media
Bureau which granted the application of Heartland Radio,Inc. for
a construction permit to modify the facilities of Station
KEZH(FM), Hastings, NE.  In so doing, the Commission denied
Central Nebraska Broadcasting Co.'s request for review of that
action.  Central is the licensee of KQKY(FM), Kearney , NE.

     Heartland sought to upgrade the facilities of station KEZH
by moving to a higher class channel.  Objecting to Heartland's
request, Central contended that the transmitter tower, upon which
Central also leases space, cannot safely support the addition of
KEZH's antenna.

     Denying review, the Commission found that Central has failed
to show that the tower was unsafe or that there was any other 
error warranting reconsideration of the Bureau's decision.  The
Commission stated that Central's similar arguments against
Heartland's application for a license to cover the constructed
facilities raised no substantial and material question of fact.

     Action by the Commission January 26, 1996, by Memorandum
Opinion and Order (FCC 96-30).  Chairman Hundt, Commissioners
Quello, Barrett, Ness, and Chong.

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     News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 418-0500.
     Mass Media Bureau contact: Irene Bleiweiss at (202) 418-
2780.