Scott named brand manager for WDEZ
Bryan Scott is the new Brand Manager for WDEZ at Midwest Communications in Wausau. Scott joined Midwest Communications in Green Bay on Y100 (WNCY-FM) in 2006. He came to WDEZ in 2011 as the morning host. Scott had been handling a…
Wisconsin Public Media remembers Executive Director Heather L. Reese
Wisconsin Public Media (WPM) is announcing the death of Heather L. Reese, executive director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison division that, in partnership with the Educational Communications Board (ECB), provides statewide access to public media through PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin…
Wisconsin Public Radio names latest News Fellows
Wisconsin Public Radio, in its continuing commitment to providing opportunities for early career journalists, has two new reporting fellows who have joined the WPR news team for the next year. Nick Rommel, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago,…
Bultena named associate director of WPR
Wisconsin Public Radio has named Kealey Bultena associate director. In this role, Bultena oversees WPR operations, including human resources, finance, digital services, broadcast operations, and engineering. She joins WPR’s senior leadership team and serves as deputy to WPR Director Sarah…
Schaper named news director at WGBA-TV
Bob Schaper will join E.W. Scripps’ WGBA-TV in Green Bay as news director starting Oct. 28. Schaper is currently news director at WOWK-TV in Charleston, West Virginia. He will be filling a vacancy left by Ryan Scott, who moved to…
Laura Lee to join WAPL morning show
Laura Lee will join 105.7 WAPL in Appleton as a morning show co-host. She will debut on Sept. 23. Lee comes to WAPL most recently from Columbus, Ohio, with an earlier radio stint in Milwaukee. “I’m excited to have someone…
Jayson Slade to join 95.9 KISS FM middays
Jayson Slade will be joining the 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ) team for the midday show at the Green Bay station. “As the current Creative Services Director at Woodward Community Media, Slade will bring his creativity and dynamic presence to the…
Gerretsen remembered as ‘best in the business’
WBA Hall of Fame inductee (2021) Thom Gerretsen died Saturday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Gerretsen touched millions of lives during his long career covering news and sports in Wisconsin. His writing and his voice…
Green Bay anchor named YP of the Month
WBAY-TV news anchor Aisha Morales is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks…
