In the News Archive

Broadcasters emphasize importance of local elections
Steve Lavin

It seems strange to be writing about voting and elections in the off-year of the election cycle. If it were an election year, politics would occupy much of our conversations, commercial time, and news content. State and federal elections are…

WXRO switches to Hot AC format

WXRO-FM in Beaver Dam is switching formats to Hot AC. 95X will continue its morning show with Rick Armon, Sheri Sackett, and Thomas Rehfeldt. “The Barn Show” will move to WXRO sister station WBEV-AM.

Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

The May/June issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF].   Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin writes about the importance of local elections. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the…

NRG Media Chairman, CEO to receive National Radio Award
Mary Quass

NRG Media Chairman and CEO Mary Quass will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Show luncheon program on Sept. 25 Wednesday, September 25. The 2019 Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising…

2 photographers awarded Jowett Fellowship
Ethan Freel and Curt Lenz

Two television photographers working in Madison are the 2019 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Ethan Freel works at WKOW-TV in Madison. He was awarded $500 to join the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and attend the NPPA’s week-long video…

FCC visits Wisconsin consumers

Representatives of the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division visited Wisconsin this week as part of a two-state swing through the Midwest to talk to residents about consumer issues. The meetings started earlier this week in Minnesota. The…

Jay Wilson leaving WISC-TV in December
Jay Wilson

WISC-TV Sports Director Jay Wilson plans to resign in December after 39 years covering local sports. “After 39 years in local television, it’s time for a change. I’ve had great experiences along the way. I’m in good health and will…