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Civic Media and Ben Wikler Launch This Is Wisconsin — A Statewide Storytelling Project for People Politics Leaves Out
June 18, 2026 10:17 AM CT
MADISON, Wis. — Civic Media today announced a new initiative with Ben Wikler called This Is Wisconsin : a series that travels the state to tell the stories of working Wisconsinites—how far families have to drive for a doctor’s appointment when the local hospital closes, the rising cost of brats and...Two More Press Club Wins for The Recombobulation Area and Civic Media
May 13, 2026 3:40 PM CT
The Recombobulation Area and Civic Media picked up a pair of honors at the Milwaukee Press Club’s 2025 Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism Awards, continuing a remarkable run of recognition for the reader-supported outlet. Contributor Emily Mills took home Gold in the Online category for “Best...Civic Media teams win multiple WBA awards
May 4, 2026 8:41 AM CT
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. Here's the list of Civic team members who won.Milwaukee Courier and 101.7 The Truth Become Community-Owned Under New Milwaukee Black Media Trust
April 30, 2026 12:52 PM CT
Wisconsin’s oldest Black newspaper and Milwaukee radio station placed in employee benefit trust, ensuring independent Black media ownership in perpetuity Milwaukee, WI (April 30, 2026): The Milwaukee Courier and 101.7 The Truth are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust , a new community...Civic Media Refreshes Talk Format In Wisconsin
February 23, 2026 6:00 AM CT
Madison, WI (February 23, 2026) – Civic Media has launched a revamped News/Talk format for several Wisconsin stations. The Civic Media Network will air on: WXCO Wausau WMDX Madison WAUK Milwaukee WISS Oshkosh WZBH Hayward Three new shows will be included in the daily lineup. “Daybreak with Brian...Civic Media Expands Northern Wisconsin Country Coverage
December 22, 2025 12:22 PM CT
Amery, WI (December 22, 2025) – Civic Media announces that WLAK-FM 107.5 in Amery, WI has flipped from News/Talk to a simulcast of St. Croix Country (WSCM Baldwin, WI) effective immediately. The move significantly expands the reach of the popular country format across west-central Wisconsin and...Civic Media Acquires WNOV AM860 and the Milwaukee Courier
December 22, 2025 12:18 PM CT
Milwaukee, WI (December 17, 2025) – Civic Media announced today that it is acquiring heritage radio station WNOV 860 AM / 106.5 FM and the weekly Milwaukee Courier newspaper. Civic Media will assume responsibility for programming on WNOV and publication of the Milwaukee Courier on Jan. 1. As part...Civic Media Flips WFHR/Wisconsin Rapids
December 22, 2025 12:15 PM CT
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (December 15, 2025) – WFHR 1320 / 97.5 and parent Civic Media are excited to announce a format change launching today, blending essential local news coverage with beloved oldies music. Branded as “Local News and Timeless Hits,” the station will deliver CBS News at the top of...Jane Matenaer Calls It A Career
November 10, 2025 5:15 PM CT
A Broadcasting Legend Announces Retirement on Live Radio Madison, WI (November 3, 2025) – After 44 years behind the microphone, Jane Matenaer , host of “Matenaer On Air” on several of Civic Media’s news/talk stations, announced her retirement this morning on her show. “When I started my radio...WAUK Radio Expands Coverage and Content in Milwaukee County
October 9, 2025 3:37 PM CT
Milwaukee, WI (October 11, 2025) – Civic Media News/Talk outlet WAUK 540 AM and 100.3 FM has enlarged its signal in Milwaukee County, making it easier than ever to hear quality local news and programming across the metro area. The station recently added FM translator W262CJ at 100.3, which launched...Civic Media Announces New Executive Leadership Team
September 24, 2025 3:07 PM CT
Madison, WI (September , 2025) – Civic Media has announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup, effective immediately. CEO Sage Weil has named key executives to expanded roles as the company continues its growth across the Upper Midwest. The new...Civic Media Welcomes Connie Fellman
September 24, 2025 2:31 PM CT
Fellman joins WGBW to report on the Green Bay community and bolster our Northeastern Wisconsin news coverage. Madison, WI (September 22, 2025) – Civic Media and WGBW 97.9 FM are excited to welcome Connie Fellman as our newest reporter in Green Bay, strengthening Civic Media’s growing statewide...