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WPR to end ‘Old Time Radio Drama’

Wisconsin Public Radio is ending production of the long-running program “Old Time Radio Drama” citing concerns about racist and sexist material in the programs which were first recorded in the 1930s to 1960s. “Despite significant effort by our staff over…

Radio veteran dies in kayaking accident

Radio veteran Tammi McCauley died Saturday in a kayaking accident. McCauley, who listeners of “The Bug” (WISS-AM/WAUH-FM) knew as Lexi Young, drowned on the Mecan River in Marquette County. She lived in Ripon. During her career she worked in Berlin,…

Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Dairy Month, Pride Month

This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on Dairy Month and Pride Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Sen. Howard Marklein in this…

WOGO hosts on-air ‘drive-in’ graduation ceremony

A Chippewa Falls radio station helped its local high school celebrate its graduates while social distancing. WOGO worked with the high school to produce the Chi-Hi “Drive-In Graduation.” More than 300 seniors and their families lined up in decorated vehicles…

Waupaca LPFM changes formats

A city-owned LPFM in Waupaca is changing formats after another Waupaca station changed formats. Waupaca Radio (WILM-LP) announced on its Facebook page that it was switching to an “Adult Alternative” format during weekdays, overnights, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon…