Longtime central Wisconsin broadcaster dies

Longtime central Wisconsin broadcasters Richard (Rick)Muzzy died Sept. 24. He was 77. Muzzy joined broadcasting after college, a career that took him to markets in Elyria- Lorain, Piqua and Toledo, Ohio as well as Boston, Massachusetts and Colorado Springs, Colorado….
Valkoun named VP of sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee

Colleen Valkoun has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. As Vice President of Sales, Valkoun will work closely with iHeart Milwaukee’s sales team to deliver innovative marketing solutions for advertisers across iHeart’s broadcast, digital, and live event…
Reyer remembered for his passion for storytelling

A Wausau man with a lifetime passion for storytelling and a 35-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio, Rick Reyer, died Sept. 22 after his battle with ALS. He was 64. According to his obituary, during his career, Reyer, “lent his…
Broadcaster remembered as ‘Voice of Sheboygan’

A longtime Wisconsin broadcaster, Kelly Meyer, died Thursday after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 59. According to his obituary, Meyer began his broadcasting career in 1985 at WAUN in Kewaunee. During his career, Meyer held positions at WNBK…
Andrea Albers named morning co-anchor on WTMJ-TV

Andrea Albers will step into the role of morning co-anchor on TMJ4 News Today on WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. Albers joined the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the…
Mikayla Browne named program director of Life 102.5

Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) in Madison has named Mikayla Browne program director. Browne, who joined the station in 2023, has served as afternoon host and assistant program director for the past two and a half years. “I am incredibly proud…
WOLX in Madison to air new morning show

94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM) in Madison announced that “The Brett Andrews Radio Show” will debut as its new morning show, airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Andrews will continue to serve as the Brand Manager for Mix 105.1 FM…
Brand managers named for 2 Appleton radio stations

Woodward Community Media (WCM) is promoting Alex Thomas to be Brand Manager for News/Talk WHBY and Sports/Talk WSCO in Appleton, and Paul Johnson has been hired as the new Assistant Brand Manager for the WCM Talk Team. “I am thrilled…
WBA staff celebrates anniversaries

Two WBA team members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO30 years on Aug. 28 Kyle Geissler, Vice President8 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service to the WBA.

