Several Wisconsin TV stations have announced staff moves and additions. Elsewhere, Nebraska Public Media is making two additions to its radio schedule.
Category: People
Weekly Log: Five National Murrow Awards in the Upper Midwest
A Wisconsin TV station won two of five national Edward R. Murrow Awards presented to Upper Midwest stations. Meanwhile, two TV anchors are departing.
Weekly Log: Several Longtime Broadcasters Pass Away
The operator of a Fargo radio station, a North Dakota radio station owner, and two former Twin Cities TV journalists have passed away. Also, two TV stations get new sets.
Weekly Log: New Reporter in Minneapolis, Other TV Moves
There’s a new TV reporter in Minneapolis and a new meteorologist in Duluth, as well as on-air moves involving several Wisconsin stations.
Weekly Log: Cuts Begin Following Public Media Funding Clawback
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune report that cuts are underway at Twin Cities PBS (KTCA/KTCI) and American Public Media Group, the parent of MPR, following Congressional approval of a bill…
Weekly Log: Two Milwaukee Radio Vets Return
Two Milwaukee radio hosts let go from their previous stations have found new homes on the dial. Elsewhere, Spirit Catholic Radio is planning to expand outside of Nebraska.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV People Moves
A longtime Iowa radio voice is retiring, there’s a new news director in the Upper Peninsula, and Milwaukee has one TV anchor arriving while another departs.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV People Moves
Numerous radio and TV people moves include the announcement of a new Wisconsin TV GM, several retirements and departures, and several new faces on TV.
WPR Cancels Several Programs, Lays Off More than a Dozen
Facing flat revenues and questions about future funding, Wisconsin Public Radio has laid off more than a dozen staffers and canceled several decades-old programs.
Weekly Log: Support for Minnesota Victim with Radio Background
A fundraiser for Sen. John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman, who has a background in radio, is nearing its goal. In other news, Tegna stations will add streaming morning newscasts.