Station marks Hispanic Heritage Month with TV special
WISN-TV in Milwaukee is presenting a half-hour televised special titled “Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage” on the final day of National Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The program will feature positive and uplifting…
Milwaukee TV station assists with hurricane relief
WISN-TV in Milwaukee partnered with the American Red Cross to hold the “WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive” to provide critical support for people devastated by Hurricane Helene. Through the generosity of viewers and corporate contributions, $144,248 was collected to help…
School supply drive raises more than $55K
The WISN-TV ‘Class Act School Supply Drive’ collected $55,006 from generous viewers in the Milwaukee area to provide essential school supplies for area students. Communities throughout southeastern Wisconsin raised money for kids in both Milwaukee and Waukesha counties who need…
Combat Hunger raises more than 65,000 Meals for veterans in need
The radio stations of Woodward Community Media (WCM) and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin recently joined forces to wage an all-out battle against veteran hunger at the 6th Annual “Combat Hunger 2024” event on June 27 in Appleton. From 6 a.m….
Reedsburg station hosts record breaking radio auction
A Reedsburg radio station raised a record amount during a radio auction in January to benefit nonprofits in the community. The United Fund WRDB Radio Auction was held Jan. 22-26 and raised money for more than 30 nonprofit organizations in…
Diaper Drive raises close to 1.2 million diapers for children in need
WMTV-TV in Madison raised 1,177,137 diapers in just one week for The Village Diaper Bank as part of its 4rth Annual Diaper Drive. The campaign collected 18,274 diapers and raised $185,418 in cash donations – $178,238 of that total in just…
Station gathers craft supplies for children’s hospital
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) recently gathered craft supplies for children at American Family Children’s Hospital as a part of an annual effort to brighten spirits at the hospital. Heather Sheehan, who works at The American Family Children’s Hospital…
Milwaukee TV station to celebrate 70 years with campaign to end hunger
WISN 12 in Milwaukee is honoring its 70th anniversary by launching the ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force. Throughout 2024, WISN 12 will highlight a different hunger-related need each month, with a call-to-action to address…
WSAW-TV holiday campaign raises $166K
WSAW NewsChannel 7’s annual Share Your Holidays campaign raised $166,834 and thousands of pounds of non-perishable food during its 21st year. The money will be split between the Wausau Salvation Army and The Neighbors’ Place. Food that was donated will…
