Wednesday, Fisher Communications, Inc. (FSCI) announced y that it has closed on the purchase of the assets of KBAK-TV and KBFX-CA from Westwind Communications, LLC for $55 million in cash. Both stations serve the Bakersfield, California television market.
Troy McGuire has been named general manager of the stations, taking over for the retiring Wayne Lansche. McGuire has been Fisher's VP of News since January 2007 and will retain those responsibilities in addition to his new management duties.
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