Karl Winter will join the 27 News team as Sports Director starting today. Winter will join anchors Amber Noggle, Brandon Taylor, and 27 Storm Track Chief Meteorologist Cameron Hopman weeknights at 6 and 10 p.m.
Winter comes to WKOW-TV from WGBA-TV in Green Bay, where he covered Packers games, the NFL Draft, local athletes competing at the Olympic Trials, and more.
Karl earned a Master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University. Prior to that, he graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in journalism.
“We’re confident that Karl will continue WKOW’s legacy of providing our viewers with the best sports coverage possible. We’re incredibly fortunate to find someone with his experience to add to our team,” said WKOW News Director Dani Maxwell.
“I’m extremely grateful and eager for this opportunity to lead the WKOW Sports department,” Winter said. “Covering Wisconsin sports these last few years has been incredible, and I’m so excited to take this next step in my career.”
Karl is originally from California with Midwest ties. He ran cross country and track throughout college, qualifying for the NCAA Regional meet in track three times, and running a mile under four minutes. He also played basketball and baseball in high school.
