50-year Manitowoc radio veteran to retire
Fifty-year radio veteran Damon Ryan is retiring from Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc on Nov. 7. Ryan began his radio career in 1973 at WGSY in Peru, Illinois, before landing at WNAM in Neenah, followed by WMKC in Oshkosh, and in…
Luczak to retire from WKLH in Milwaukee
WKLH-FM morning host Dave Luczak will retire from the Milwaukee station at the end of 2024. Luczak hosted mornings on the station since joining in 1984 what was then WMGF. He started his career in Dayton with jobs at WVUD…
Valkoun to lead Milwaukee Radio Alliance
Colleen Valkoun has been named President and General Manager of Milwaukee Radio Alliance. Valkoun comes to the job with more than 25 years of experience in broadcast media. Her most recent position was as the Area President of iHeartMedia Milwaukee/Madison….
Wagner to retire from 620 WTMJ
Jeff Wagner, host of the “Jeff Wagner Show” on Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee will be retiring from the station after 25 years. His last show will air on Dec. 15. “No show runs forever, and it has been an…
Brown inducted as SBE fellow
Woodward Radio Group Chief Engineer Steve Brown was recently inducted as a Fellow into the National Society of Broadcast Engineers. The recognition was held in September in Ohio. Brown has been with the same radio stations for 49 years. During…
Kay to lead listener engagement for WNWC
Life 102.5 (WNWC) in Madison has named Cristina Kay as Listener Engagement Director. Kay has been a part of the Life 102.5 team as a Listener Engagement Specialist. “Cristina has greatly increased the effectiveness of our social media efforts.” said…
Zelich remembered as Wausau broadcasting legend
WSAW-TV broadcasting legend and WBA Hall of Fame inductee Mark Zelich, affectionately known by many as “Z,” has died at the age of 95. Zelich’s trademark “Courage” sign-off carried him through nearly 20 years as WSAU-TV’s sports anchor, which was…
Busse remembered for dedicated broadcasting career
Lifelong broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer Larry Busse has died. He was 87. His broadcast career began in 1961 as farm director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. In 1965, he joined the sales department of WLUK-TV in Green Bay,…
Belky promoted to brand manager at WIFC-FM
Long-time radio veteran Paul Belky has been promoted to the position of brand manager at 95.5 WIFC in Wausau. Belky began with WIFC in 2002 as part time air talent, eventually moving full time to afternoon drive and assistant brand…
