Dalessandro named WKLH afternoon host
Milwaukee radio personality Karen Dalessandro is taking the afternoon host position at WKLH where she’s been working part-time since late last year. She will be on the air 3-7 p.m. weekends and will also have a weekend show. Dalessandro left…
Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill Postponed to Friday, April 12
Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill will be delayed until Friday, due to the potential threat of severe thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes in southern Wisconsin on Thursday. After consulting with our partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association,…
‘Help for the Homeless’ drive raises $406,000
The Family Radio Network (WEMY/WEMI/WGNV/WSTM) collected $406,000 worth of hygiene and cleaning products during its “Help for the Homeless” drive. The donations were collected in 15 northeast and central Wisconsin communities for 89 crisis agencies serving those communities. In its…
WBA on hand for NAB Show
The WBA is in Las Vegas this week for the annual NAB Show. Check out the photos below and check back for more photos throughout the week. NAB President Gordon Smith Alan Alda Recognizing Tom Taylor
Station donates thousands of books to children
A Milwaukee TV station donated 8,000 books to local schools and literacy organizations supporting children. WISN-TV partnered with Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney|ABC Television Group and First Book for the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign to donate the books to the Penfield…
10 new graduates finish Walker Broadcast Management Institute
Ten graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases this week as the Institute marked the beginning of its eighth three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast…
Welton receives achievement award
The Association of Public Radio Engineers (APRE) is honoring Nautel’s Jeff Welton with this year’s APRE Engineering Achievement Award. In the announcement, APRE President Victoria St. John said, “Jeff helps make possible what we do, representing the approach to the…
TV station helps collect more than 210K meals
A Milwaukee TV station took part in two efforts that resulted in the collection of more than 210,000 meals for the hungry. Through the ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly Challenge’ and the ‘Scouting for Food’ initiatives, WISN-TV teamed up with Feeding…
Competition named after long-time supporter Dick Record
A competition for young musicians is being renamed to recognize a broadcaster, and longtime supporter of the competition, Dick Record. The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra announced at a March 9 performance that the Rising Stars Concerto Competition would now be…
