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Category: People

Weekly Log: Madison Morning Show Change, Wausau Met Changing Jobs

Posted on May 15, 2026May 14, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A Madison radio station has its fourth morning host in just over two years. Elsewhere, a Wausau meteorologist is leaving his on-air role.

Dave Ryan to Retire After 33 Years Hosting Mornings on KDWB

Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Dave Ryan, one of the longest-running hosts in Twin Cities radio history and a respected industry leader, is retiring after 33 years at KDWB/101.3.

Weekly Log: Nexstar/Tegna Combination On Hold

Posted on April 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The Nexstar-Tegna deal is paused after a federal judge issued an order put the combination of the companies on hold until the legal challenge of the sale is completed.

Weekly Log: WPR News Names New Midday Host

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.

Weekly Log: Minneapolis Morning Host Cut

Posted on April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Greg Thunder is no longer with “102.9 The Wolf” (KMNB). Meanwhile, two former Twin Cities TV personalities have announced their next stops.

Weekly Log: Jobs Cut as TV Station Changes News Format

Posted on March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Several people are no longer with Cedar Rapids’ KGAN after changes to its news format. Meanwhile, two Twin Cities radio personalities have won Gracie Awards.

Weekly Log: 8 Wisconsin Broadcasters Honored

Posted on March 20, 2026March 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has named its Local Broadcast Legends and Hall of Fame inductees for 2026. Also, regional MLB TV broadcasts are being announced.

Weekly Log: MPR Adds Evening Show; Numerous People Moves

Posted on March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

MPR’s News network has added a new local hour at 8 p.m. three nights a week. People moves include a new Des Moines sports anchor as anchors in two other Iowa markets depart.

Weekly Log: Canadian Weatheradio Signing Off

Posted on March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Canada’s Weatheradio service will go off the air this month. In other news, one journalist has joined a Twin Cities TV station as two others depart.

Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires

Posted on February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.

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