Gazette journalist joins Big Radio
Janesville Gazette journalist Neil Johnson is joining Big Radio covering southern Wisconsin news. Johnson brings with him 14 years of experience at the Gazette covering communities in and around the Janesville area. “In a local news environment, the independent aspect…
Teuber remembered for lifetime influence on radio
Tom Teuber, known for his lifelong love for and influence on radio, particularly in Wisconsin, died on Thursday in Fitchburg. He was 76. According to his obituary, Teuber developed an interest in radio while spending his youth in Milwaukee. He…
Retired UW-Whitewater media professor dies
A retired professor of mass communications and founder of the student cable TV channel on campus, has died. Peter Conover died July 16 in Tucson, Arizona from complications of Parkinson’s. Conover earned many awards for Outstanding Faculty Service and for…
Steinmetz leaving WITI-TV, replacement named
WITI-TV general manager Chuck Steinmetz is retiring after 27 years with the Milwaukee TV station. Steinmetz has been with WITI since 1996. He has been senior VP and general manager since 2001, after his promotion from VP and general sales…
Milwaukee TV station adds Kenosha-embedded reporter
TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee is adding a Kenosha-embedded reporter to its news team. Veteran journalist Jeffrey Zampanti, who has been covering the Kenosha community for nearly three decades, is a 1991 Tremper High School graduate and has spent the last…
Tanz to be inducted into MAB Hall of Fame
Midwest Communications President Peter Tanz is being inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Tanz started his career in Wisconsin and is based in Green Bay. He oversees 81 Midwest Communications radio stations, including groups in Michigan….
Former Milwaukee TV anchor dies
Former WITI-TV news anchor John Drilling died Sunday morning at his home in Greendale. Drilling worked for the station for 31 years, anchoring the noon broadcast for many of those years. He was passionate about auto racing, the Milwaukee Brewers…
Ashworth named director of WPR
Sarah Ashworth, senior vice president for content at Vermont Public, will be the new director of Wisconsin Public Radio beginning July 17. She will take over from Interim Director Tom Luljak. Ashworth’s 25-year career in media, her communication style and…
“Dean of Fox Valley news’ and WBA Hall of Famer dies
Ray Wiater, known at the “Dean of Fax Valley news” and member of the WBA Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 89. Wiater died Wednesday with his family by his side. Wiater was news director at WHBY…
