Weekly Radio Addresses celebrate back to school, raise concerns about refugees

This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about back to school and Afghan refugees coming to Wisconsin. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In…
Should you buy a home if you have a short-term contract?

It’s undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions in a person’s life – buying a house. But how do you know if you’re ready? Or if it’s even a good move, given the fact you most likely have a contract that’s…
Crane to step down as WPR director

After more than 11 years as director of Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), Mike Crane has announced his resignation. “It has been an honor and privilege to be director of WPR and to have worked with the station’s talented staff this…
Four inducted 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 Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: …
Weekly Radio Address touts funding for Wisconsin farmers

This week’s Weekly Radio Address from Wisconsin’ Capitol talks about$50 million in new funding for Wisconsin farmers. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s…
2021 WBA Awards brochure released

The 2021 WBA Awards for Excellence brochure is out and it includes some changes. Copies are in the mail, but you can also download it here. Here’s an update from Your WBA Awards Committee Co-Chairs: Do Scott and I…
Heather L. Reese named Interim Director of Wisconsin Public Media

Heather L. Reese has been named interim director of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), the division at the University of Wisconsin — Madison that oversees Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and PBS Wisconsin. The announcement follows the recent death of Director Gene…
Madison’s Lou Ann Schermerhorn dies

A Madison woman who started her career in broadcasting and became part of a broadcasting family has died. Lou Ann Schermerhorn died Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was 93 years old. She was first employed at WKOW Radio (now WTSO)…
Weekly Radio Addresses discuss election reform

This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the topic of election reform. 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,…