Reese named director of Wisconsin Public Media
Heather L. Reese has been named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), the division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that oversees Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin. Reese has served as interim director since August following the death of…
Stofflet to retire in 2023
After four decades in broadcasting, WMTV-TV Evening Anchor John Stofflet will step down from his role and sign-off for the final time in June 2023. Stofflet shared his plans with viewers on June 30 and with station management and co-workers…
Weekly Radio Addresses Observe Independence Day
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are observing the July 4 Independence Day holiday. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic…
Four names added to WBA Hall of Fame
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Joyce Garbaciak a respected journalist with…
Nation’s longest-running local telethon raises $1.45M
The 68th annual CP Telethon raised a total of $1,454,571. The two-day fundraiser took place March 5-6 in the WBAY auditorium in Green Bay in support of CP, a non-profit offering therapy and life skills services for adults and children…
Weekly Radio Addresses celebrate dairy month
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are celebrating dairy month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Rep. Sondy…
Weekly Radio Addresses criticize vetoes, lack of EMS funding
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss vetoes and shared revenue. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address, Sen….
WBA Foundation announces dates for gubernatorial, U.S. Senate debates
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 32-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing general election debates in the 2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial and the U.S. Senate races. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates will be invited to…
WAGN host inducted into local athletic hall of fame
WAGN veteran broadcasters Chuck Patrick was inducted into the Menominee, Michigan Athletic Hall of Fame on May 14. Patrick joined WAGN in 1957 and still hosts a daily morning show on WAGN and WHYB. He broadcast his first games on…
