There are TV anchor moves in Green Bay, Madison, Davenport, Waterloo, and Omaha. Meanwhile, “Radio K” announced it will be off the air for a week.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Two Minnesota TV Reporters Departing
Two Minnesota TV reporters are moving to new jobs. Meanwhile, a Twin Cities radio team is entering daily national syndication and a Quad Cities radio show is ending.
Weekly Log: Allen Media Pares Back Wisconsin TV Simulcasts
Allen Media’s four Wisconsin TV stations have dropped some newscast simulcasting. Elsewhere, three new TV GM’s have been named in Nebraska.
Weekly Log: Public Media Cuts; Several Meteorologists Departing
There’s word of job cuts at some public media organizations as numerous outlets report on possible impacts of future funding cuts. Meanwhile, several regional meteorologist are departing.
Weekly Log: Several Broadcasters Pass Away
Longtime broadcasters Eric Gardner, Elizabeth Murphy Burns, and Mark Abrahamson have died. Meanwhile, national news is replacing local weekend morning news in Rochester.
Weekly Log: MPR Host Changing Networks, Two KQRS Hosts Move
Longtime MPR host Tom Crann is returning to his Classical roots. Meanwhile, two former KQRS DJ’s have resurfaced on other stations.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Anchors Depart, Two New ND’s
Two Milwaukee anchors are stepping down from their current roles. Elsewhere, there are two new TV news directors and it’s not just the Brewers and Twins showing up on Upper Midwest TV.
Weekly Log: Joe Schmit Retires; Twins Games Coming to 11 TV Markets
Longtime KSTP-TV sports anchor Joe Schmit has announced his retirement, while the Twins have announced a package of ten games on broadcast TV across the Upper Midwest.
Weekly Log: KQRS Stunting; KLTC Adds FM Translator
KQRS is running jockless and telling listeners to come back on April 3. Elsewhere, Dickinson’s KLTC has added an FM translator and the St. Paul Saints will be on broadcast TV outside of Minneapolis for the first time.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Morning Host Cut; Omaha GM Retiring
A Milwaukee morning host has been cut, an Omaha general manager is retiring, and a longtime Eau Claire Christian radio manager and engineer has passed away.