Listeners help Sparta station raise $24,000 for flood relief
COW97 (WCOW) listeners answered the call to raise money for neighbors affected by devastating flooding in west central Wisconsin. COW97 staff took to the streets collecting monetary donations and in just a few hours raised more than $24,000. The money…
Gubernatorial debate rescheduled
The WBA Foundation is rescheduling its planned statewide televised gubernatorial debate because of a campaign-related scheduling conflict. The debate, previously scheduled for Oct. 5, is now scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. It will still be held at…
Milwaukee stations hosting gubernatorial debate
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host a debate in the race for Wisconsin Governor between Republican Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers. The debate will air live on Friday, Oct. 26 from 6-7 p.m. on WTMJ-TV and WUWM-FM…
Station helps collect, distribute 50,000 school supplies
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) joined other community partners in Milwaukee in collecting and distributing more than 50,000 school supplies to students in Milwaukee Public Schools. This year’s “No Empty Backpacks” drive collected supplies to benefit eight MPS schools, topping the 37,000…
‘Big Red’ joins Y106.5 in central Wisconsin
Y106.5 (WYTE) in Wausau/Stevens Point is adding Larry ‘Big Red’ Wnorowski as Brand Manager and morning show personality. “I’m excited to wake up Central Wisconsin and to be a part of an amazing radio family with NRG Media,” Wnorowski said….
Milwaukee radio station provides grants to musicians
A Milwaukee radio station is partnering with a grant and educational initiative to provide four musicians with grants and intensive 12-week mentorships. Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) and Backline will give four Milwaukee-area artists $20,000 each to help them break out. The…
McKay promoted to APD
Morning show host Kori McKay was named assistant program director at NRG Media’s Hot 96.7 (WHTQ-FM) in Wausau/Stevens Point. McKay hosts “Kori with a K in the Mornings” and says she’s looking forward to pushing the station to the next…
Sparta station nominated by CMA
The Country Music Association has nominated a station in Sparta for Small Market Station of the Year. WCOW-FM received the nomination. The awards are held in Nashville on Nov. 14 and will be broadcast on ABC. Ben and Arnie from…
$40,000 raised for storm relief
A radiothon held by two Milwaukee radio stations raised more than $40,000 for victims of severe weather and flooding around Wisconsin. WTMJ-AM and WKTI-FM held a fundraiser titled “Wisconsin Strong – Storm Relief” on Aug. 31. “All money raised goes…
