‘Truth Summit’ focuses on issues facing Black Milwaukee
Good Karma Brands and 101.7 The Truth (WGKB-FM) hosted the second annual Truth Summit presented by OneMKE on Nov. 15 at ThriveOn King. Headlined by Dr. Ken Harris, the Truth Summit was an opportunity for community voices, thought leaders, and…
Telethon raises $41K to help veterans
During the WISN 12 ‘Heat and Housing for Heroes Telethon,’ the Milwaukee area donated $41,573 to assist area veterans in need. The fundraiser provides veterans with financial support to keep their heat and power on during the cold winter months….
NRG Northwoods stations support 1st annual ‘Saluting Heroes” event
NRG Media Northwoods sponsored the first-ever Local Heroes Balloon Rally that was held at The Hodag Country Festival grounds. Twenty-seven balloons from all over the country showed up and the nighttime “glow” was a big draw. Organizers of the event…
Station support for boat races raises money for medical care
A radio group in Rhinelander is supporting local medical care by being part of annual boat races. Duff Damos and Mike Michalak of NRG Media Northwoods have been emceeing the Minocqua Dragon boat races since it began a decade ago. …
Northwoods NRG stations shine spotlight on Alzheimer’s
NRG radio stations in the Rhinelander area helped spotlight the National Alzheimer’s Association at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 20. NRG Northwoods Operations Manager Duff Damos and WMQA/WRHN Program Director Scott King are longtime emcees of the event…
Listeners step up to help those in need
A Madison radio station rallied listeners to help families in need during the holiday season. Life 102.5 (WNWC) launched Christmas Kindness to help families facing financial, medical, or other difficulties. In its first year, they helped four families. One family’s…
Community rallies to help broadcaster after fire
Community members and the Broadcasters Foundation of America came to the aid of a central Wisconsin broadcaster who lost her home in a fire. Patti Cavanaugh, the midday personality on WCWI in Adams, lost everything in the August fire. The…
Platteville stations offers community trick-or-treating
QueenB Radio in Platteville hosted its annual Haunted Halloween Candy Drive Thru on Oct. 22. The event offers a safe, community trick-or-treating opportunity for families. This year 400 treat bags were distributed to more than 120 families. The station group…
Milwaukee station collects 421 bikes during bike drive
Milwaukee radio station 103.7 KISS FM (WXSS-FM) hosted its inaugural bike drive in collaboration with Tri City National Bank. All donations benefited Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, whose mission is to increase bicycle transportation in underserved communities by providing access, low-cost…
