Recent broadcasting obituaries include the longtime voice of the Minnesota North Stars and a Nebraska radio station owner.
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Weekly Log: Sinclair Launches Datacasting, Madison Anchor Departs
Sinclair Broadcast Group is launching datacasting on several Upper Midwest TV stations. Meanwhile, a longtime Madison TV anchor is departing.
Weekly Log: New TV GM for Duluth/Fargo; Milwaukee Anchor Cut
The new owner of the FOX affiliates in Duluth and Fargo has named a new general manager. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV sports anchor says he is being let go.
A Closer Look at How WPR Changes Affect Hosts, Programs
While the network stressed that no hosts will lose their jobs, many will be heard in new timeslots.
Weekly Log: “MyTalk” PM Duo Retiring; Arena Football TV Plans
The longtime afternoon duo at “myTalk 107” is retiring, while “The Current” has a new afternoon host and the Arena Football League is coming to broadcast TV.
Weekly Log: New KS95 Morning Co-Host Announced
This week’s developments include cuts at a radio group, new morning hosts in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, and a new public radio leader in Wausau.
Weekly Log: Des Moines AM Team Exits, WBA Honors Eight
A Des Moines morning team is no longer on the air. Elsewhere, the Wis. Broadcasters Association has named eight people to be honored at its summer convention.
Weekly Log: WTMJ Changes Schedule, More Bucks TV Affiliates Announced
Milwaukee’s WTMJ radio is adding more news to its schedule, more TV stations have announced plans to carry the Milwaukee Bucks, and Prairie Public is changing its Sunday schedule.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Anchor Promotions, New Green Bay Morning Show
A Milwaukee TV station has promoted two anchors, while a new morning radio show has debuted in Milwaukee and a TV group has added a Wisconsin capitol reporter.
Weekly Log: New Iowa PBS Leader; Bucks to Air on Broadcast TV
Recent developments also include several on-air hosts being cut in Madison, the death of a Fargo radio engineer, and the continued expansion of Northwestern Media.