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…
Station partners with community group to help COVID-19 response
A Wausau radio station is working with community organization, Payton’s Promise, to make sure residents get what they need during the COVID-19 crisis. 89Q (WCLQ) is promoting the group’s efforts to collect food and make sure students who rely on…
The Family Radio Network creates community through COVID-19 crisis
The Family Radio Network is connecting with its local communities through a Facebook group where listeners are posting needs, encouragement, updates, and information about concerts artists are performing via livestream during the COVID-19 crisis. The network recently wrapped up its…
Manitowoc stations promoting businesses operating through COVID-19
A group of six radio stations in Manitowoc is helping the local economy through the COVID-19 crisis through a choose local campaign in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. The Seehafer Broadcasting stations are airing PSAs encouraging listeners to…
Platteville area radio stations launch ‘Operation Small Business’
QueenB Radio in Platteville has created “Operation Small Business” to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “Operation Small Business” is an online list of local small businesses the community can support during the crisis. It includes a list of…
