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Category: Weekly Log

Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network

Posted on November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on November 14, 2025November 13, 2025 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on November 7, 2025November 8, 2025 by Jon Ellis

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,

Weekly Log: “Current” Changes; Longtime Iowa Anchor Departs

Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on October 3, 2025October 2, 2025 by Jon Ellis

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

Posted on September 26, 2025September 28, 2025 by Jon Ellis

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.

Weekly Log: Radio Changes Continue in Milwaukee

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Milwaukee’s “Froggy” and “Fonz” formats are no more, as two other stations continue their farewells. Meanwhile, Civic Media has announced a half-dozen new appointments.

Weekly Log: Several Changes at KARE, Wis. Sports Talker Out

Posted on September 12, 2025September 11, 2025 by Jon Ellis

There have been several changes at Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11. In Wisconsin, a longtime sports talker is no longer on the air daily.

Weekly Log: WCCO-TV Anchor Changes, New KARE News Boss

Posted on September 5, 2025September 8, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A longtime husband-and-wife anchor team at WCCO-TV will soon anchor fewer newscasts together, while KARE 11 is getting a new news director.

Weekly Log: Two Classic Rockers Extend Reach with HD Simulcasts

Posted on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Two unrelated Classic Rockers have extended their reach on HD subchannels. Elsewhere, a South Dakota fundraising campaign is seeking to restore funding clawed back by Congress.

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