WISN-TV’s ‘Operation: Shop Local’ aimed at helping businesses through down turn
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV has launched an effort to help local businesses through the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Operation: Shop Local” is a community initiative to benefit small businesses in southeast Wisconsin. It is a direct link…
Heartland stations supporting local businesses in northern Wisconsin
Heartland Communications radio stations in Eagle River and Ashland are doing what they can to help local communities and local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The four Eagle River radio stations are hosting a free program with local businesses letting…
Wisconsin’s public TV stations to begin at-home learning broadcasts Monday
As schools in Wisconsin have closed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, PBS Wisconsin and Milwaukee PBS have outlined an ambitious plan, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, to support at-home learning for students and families by broadcasting…
Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19, Safer at Home
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are focused on COVID-19 and the state’s “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here…
La Crosse radio stations gather, share info to help with COVID-19
Mid-West Family radio stations in La Crosse are working on gathering information for the community to help residents cope with the COVID-19 crisis. The stations are using the website aroundrivercity.com to allow local businesses to post updates about changes in…
Radio Milwaukee mixes up programs to address needs under COVID-19
Community radio station Radio Milwaukee is changing up its programming in reaction to the needs of listeners coping with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The station created a weekday program called “School of Rock” to teach kids home from…
Milwaukee TV station promotes local businesses with ‘We’re Open’ campaign
Milwaukee TV station WTMJ-TV has launched a public service campaign called “We’re Open” to support local business owners and their workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Through a multiplatform campaign, WTMJ-TV is encouraging viewers to help local small businesses stay afloat…
Radio stations source for COVID-19 information in Mauston
Mauston radio stations WRJC-AM and WRJC-FM are providing listeners with a lot of information and support during the COVID-19 crisis. The stations have welcomed local lawmakers, including Rep. Ron Kind, local health officials, local business officials, and food pantry advocates…
Monona LPFM hosts dance parties to help kids at home
Monona community radio station WVMO-LP is hosting three dance parties a week to help kids at home “get the wiggles out” while they’re practicing social distancing because of COVID-19. At 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the station takes…
