Moves this week include a new afternoon radio host in Minneapolis, a new morning radio host in Green Bay, and retirement of a Green Bay TV GM.
Category: People
Longtime WPR Host Larry Meiller to Retire
Larry Meiller, perhaps the longest-running daily voice on Wisconsin airwaves, has announced plans to retire from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Weekly Log: KELO-TV Announces New Anchor; Several Radio Moves
South Dakota’s “KELOLAND” has announced who will replace a longtime anchor who is retiring. Elsewhere, several radio hosts have found new homes.
Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network
Civic Media has dropped two hosts from its News/Talk lineup and added a show hosted by their Madison morning team. Elsewhere, a new morning radio show is airing in the Twin Cities.
Weekly Log: Another Change to Milwaukee’s FM Dial
A network that launched weeks ago on one Milwaukee frequency is also coming to another. Elsewhere, longtime TV personalities have retired in Cedar Rapids and Lincoln.
Weekly Log: Several High-Profile Retirements
Jane Matenaer, Judy Clark, and Darren Danielson have announced plans to retire. Meanwhile, a fundraiser has reduced the number of layoffs at South Dakota Public Broadcasting,
Minnesota Radio Legend Ed De La Hunt Passes Away
Radio legend Ed De La Hunt has died following a decades-long career of building and running radio stations in northern Minnesota.
Weekly Log: “Current” Changes; Longtime Iowa Anchor Departs
A longtime Iowa anchor is departing while a sports director is moving from Madison to Milwaukee. Meanwhile, MPR’s “The Current” is making schedule changes this weekend.
Weekly Log: Several Wis. Broadcasters Pass; Many Anchor Moves
Three longtime Wisconsin radio broadcasters have died. Meanwhile, there are anchor changes and departures in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Duluth, and Bismarck.
Weekly Log: Broadcast Legend Passes; PBS North Axes Longtime Show
Twin Cities broadcasting legend Stan Turner has died at the age of 81. In northern Minnesota, PBS North is ending its longtime public affairs program.