WPR host retires after 44 years in radio
Wisconsin Public Radio host Kathleen Dunn is retiring after a 44 year career in radio. She was at WPR for 24 years. During her career, Dunn conducted more than 10,000 interviews including conversations with Maya Angelou, Ken Burns and Studs…
Miles named GM at Wausau TV station
A 25-year veteran broadcaster is coming to Wisconsin to become general manager of a Wausau TV station. Curtis Miles comes to Quincy Media-owned ABC affiliate WAOW-TV from WLS Chicago, where he is vice president of creative services and local programming….
Photojournalism course dedicated to Rick Jowett
A two-day photojournalism course in Madison will be held in memory of Rick Jowett. The WBA has partnered with the National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA) to offer a Madison Driving Short Course to be held on August 18-19 on the…
WISN-TV president, GM, WBA Board member among ‘Women of Influence’ honorees
WISN-TV President and General Manager Jan Wade was one of more than two dozen women recently honored as “Women of Influence” in the Milwaukee area. The Milwaukee Business Journal held a luncheon on June 16 honoring Wade and dozens of…
State Supreme Court delivers open government victory
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled unanimously in support of open government advocates in a case involving a school district that held closed-door meetings. The June 29 ruling said the Appleton Area School District violated open meetings law when it allowed…
Fast-moving developments for smart speakers
Last quarter we wrote about the newest hot gadget on the market – “smart speakers,” like Amazon’s Echo and Google Home. This space is heating up so quickly that we’re going to stay on this topic because of the impact…
Eau Claire TV station raises money after tornado
An Eau Claire TV station raised $40,000 for victims of a tornado. WEAU-TV raised the money from the community after a tornado ripped through northwestern Wisconsin on May 16 killing one person, injuring others and causing millions in damage. One…
Members make successful WBA Summer Conference
Hundreds of Wisconsin broadcasters spent two days on the shores of Lake Michigan networking, learning about the latest in sales, engineering, and digital, and being inspired by accomplished career broadcasters. The WBA Summer Conference was held June 14-15 at the…
Janesville stations help community rally for law enforcement
A pair of Janesville radio stations found a way to help the community show support for law enforcement after a high profile manhunt. WCLO-AM and WJVL-FM discussed ways to show support for police officers and deputies after the capture of…
