Hubbard Radio has opted not to renew Alexis Thompson’s contract with “myTalk 107.1.” Elsewhere, a new HD Radio signal is on the air in Winnipeg.
Category: People
Weekly Log: Radio Vet Joins Big Radio; WPR, MPR Hosts Retire
A Madison and Rockford radio veteran has joined the “Big Radio” group. Meanwhile, a longtime WPR host and an MPR meteorologist are retiring.
Weekly Log: Both Eau Claire TV Stations Debut New Anchors
There are four new evening anchors at Eau Claire’s two TV stations. Elsewhere, two Wisconsin Sports radio stations have made changes and Create is coming to North Dakota.
Weekly Log: Five Minnesota Public Media Groups Awarded $500,000
Press Forward Minnesota announced it has awarded more than $500,000 to five Minnesota public media organizations through its Save the Signal Minnesota Fund.
Weekly Log: “Minnesota Bound” Changes Channels
After 30 years on one Twin Cities channel, outdoors program “Minnesota Bound” is moving to a new station.
Weekly Log: Numerous Year-End Retirements, Moves
Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.
Weekly Log: More Changes at Civic’s News/Talk Network
The morning host on most of Civic Media’s News/Talk stations has announced that his show is ending. Elsewhere, a Winnipeg AM station is back on the air after two years of silence.
Weekly Log: Another Longtime WISN Host Moves to Podcast
Longtime Milwaukee morning host Jay Weber will leave the airwaves but launch a podcast. Elsewhere, “La Crosse Talk” has a new host and Iowa PBS is moving “PBS News Hour.”
Weekly Log: KBEM Makes Hometown Hire for Afternoon Drive
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.
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.