Radio Milwaukee gets grant to start urban alternative channel
88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM) has received a $450,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to start a new Urban Alternative channel to reach young, multicultural audiences through on-air and digital streaming platforms, the station announced Tuesday. “Radio Milwaukee…
Milwaukee station raises $130K for hurricane victims
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV partnered with the American Red Cross to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Ida. The ‘WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive’ raised $130,505 from local viewers to deliver urgent assistance for those affected by the natural…
Former student named to lead WSUM
A former student who worked at the student-run radio station on the UW-Madison campus is returning to serve as general manager. Kelsey Brannen previously worked as the assistant program director at The Current and as the afternoon show manager at…
Bennett named GM at Radio Milwaukee
Cheryl Bennett, a professional with more than 28 years of experience in accounting, finance, human resources and business administration, has been named general manager of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9), the station announced Monday. Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015 and has previously served…
Viewers raise $58K in school supplies
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV collected more than $58,000 in school supplies to help local students at the beginning of the school year. WISN 12’s “Class Act School Supply Drive” delivered essential school supplies to children in the Milwaukee area who…
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: …
