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WISN 12 Names Gerron Jordan as the Anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m.’
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WISN 12 Names Gerron Jordan as the Anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m.’

Jordan's role at WISN 12 expands with mid-day newscat

WISN 12 ‘Food For Families Food Drive’ Raises More Than $152,000 to Help Our Community
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WISN 12 ‘Food For Families Food Drive’ Raises More Than $152,000 to Help Our Community

Annual event provides food for hungry families throughout Southeastern Wisconsin during the holiday season

WISN 12 Announces Diana Gutiérrez as the New Co-Anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 10 p.m.’
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WISN 12 Announces Diana Gutiérrez as the New Co-Anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 10 p.m.’

WISN 12’S Gutiérrez takes on new role starting November 20, 2023

WISN 12 Working to Renew Carriage on DISH
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WISN 12 Working to Renew Carriage on DISH

 

Veteran Journalist Joyce Garbaciak Shifts to Co-Anchor ‘WISN 12 News at 6:00 p.m.’ Exclusively
WISN 12 Presents Election Special as National Spotlight is on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race
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WISN 12 Presents Election Special as National Spotlight is on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race

“Commitment 2023: Candidates on the Record” features sit-down interviews with candidates Daniel Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz

WISN 12’s Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith to Co-host “UPFRONT” Program
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WISN 12’s Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith to Co-host “UPFRONT” Program

Statewide political and public affairs show to feature experienced journalists at anchor desk

Kristin Pierce to Co-anchor WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m.
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Kristin Pierce to Co-anchor WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m.

WISN 12 journalist will provide important local coverage on weekday evenings

Generous WISN 12 Viewers Donate More than $131,000 During 2022 ‘Food for Families Drive’
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Generous WISN 12 Viewers Donate More than $131,000 During 2022 ‘Food for Families Drive’

Campaign from WISN 12 and Hunger Task Force helps families in need

WISN 12 is Southeastern Wisconsin’s News Leader for the Ninth Consecutive Major Sweeps
WISN 12 Welcomes Mallory Anderson as Live Desk Anchor on Weekday Mornings
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WISN 12 Welcomes Mallory Anderson as Live Desk Anchor on Weekday Mornings

Anderson to join ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ later this month

More than $75,000 Raised Through ‘WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive’ to Help Victims of Hurricane Ian
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More than $75,000 Raised Through ‘WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive’ to Help Victims of Hurricane Ian

WISN 12 partners with the American Red Cross to provide critical support for those impacted by storm

Cyreia Sandlin to Anchor WISN 12’s Weekend Evening Newscasts
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Cyreia Sandlin to Anchor WISN 12’s Weekend Evening Newscasts

WISN 12 welcomes veteran anchor and reporter to anchor desk on weekend evenings

‘Station of the Year’ Awarded to WISN 12 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
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‘Station of the Year’ Awarded to WISN 12 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

WISN 12 RECEIVES 26 AWARDS, INCLUDING ‘STATION OF THE YEAR’ AND ‘NEWS OPERATION OF THE YEAR’

Dario Melendez Returns to WISN 12 as Sports Director
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Dario Melendez Returns to WISN 12 as Sports Director

Experienced anchor and report to lead WISN 12 Sports

WISN 12 Partners With the University of Wisconsin-Madison for October Debates
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WISN 12 Partners With the University of Wisconsin-Madison for October Debates

New collaboration strengthens WISN 12’s Commitment 2022 Coverage of gubernatorial and senate races

WISN 12 News Hosts Live Milwaukee Mayoral Debate
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WISN 12 News Hosts Live Milwaukee Mayoral Debate

Commitment 2022 debate to air on March 18, 2022, on WISN 12

Midwestern Native to Anchor ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ on Weekends
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Midwestern Native to Anchor ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ on Weekends

Gabriella Garza to join WISN 12 News team in March

Award-winning WISN 12 Sports Director Dan Needles to Retire in March
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Award-winning WISN 12 Sports Director Dan Needles to Retire in March

Icon in Wisconsin sports broadcasting concludes television career

Gerron Jordan Named Live Desk Anchor of “WISN 12 News This Morning”
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Gerron Jordan Named Live Desk Anchor of “WISN 12 News This Morning”

Midwestern native joins WISN 12 News on weekday mornings

WISN 12 Honored with National Celebration of Service to America Award
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WISN 12 Honored with National Celebration of Service to America Award

Hearst Television station receives recognition for Milk Rescue and Food for Families campaigns by the National Association of Broadcasters

WISN 12 Selected as Finalist in the National Association of Broadcasters ‘Celebration of Service to America Awards’
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WISN 12 Selected as Finalist in the National Association of Broadcasters ‘Celebration of Service to America Awards’

Station’s ‘Milk Rescue’ and ‘Food for Families’ entry recognized among nationwide submissions

Diana Gutiérrez to Co-Anchor ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’
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Diana Gutiérrez to Co-Anchor ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’

Gutiérrez joins Pedersen at anchor desk on #1 local morning news program

WISN 12 Leads All Weekday Newscasts from Morning to Night
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WISN 12 Leads All Weekday Newscasts from Morning to Night

Station Draws the Top 4 Weekday Newscasts in Any Time Period

WISN 12 Raises $137,300 for The Salvation Army
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WISN 12 Raises $137,300 for The Salvation Army

Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army's #RescueChristmas campaign

WISN 12 Hosts Record-Breaking ‘Virtual Food for Families Drive’
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WISN 12 Hosts Record-Breaking ‘Virtual Food for Families Drive’

2020 event brings in $301,002 to help hundreds of families in need

WISN 12 Leads All Weekday Newscasts With the Top Four Audiences in Households and Total Viewers
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WISN 12 Leads All Weekday Newscasts With the Top Four Audiences in Households and Total Viewers

Station Draws Top Weekday News Audiences Morning to Night in Persons 25-54

WISN 12 Names Matt Sinn as Station’s News Director
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WISN 12 Names Matt Sinn as Station’s News Director

Award-winning leader to oversee important local coverage at WISN 12

WISN 12 Partners With Nō Studios to Present Community and Policing Panel
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WISN 12 Partners With Nō Studios to Present Community and Policing Panel

Television event is part of station's project community initiative

Meteorologist Daji Aswad Joins Weather Watch 12
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Meteorologist Daji Aswad Joins Weather Watch 12

WISN 12 welcomes Aswad to weekend evening newscats

WISN 12 Welcomes Meteorologist Molly Bernard
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WISN 12 Welcomes Meteorologist Molly Bernard

Bernard to deliver important weather coverage during weekend newscasts

WISN 12 News Honored with Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
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WISN 12 News Honored with Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Station receives top honors for newscast and breaking news coverage

Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates on WISN 12 Cancelled
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Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates on WISN 12 Cancelled

Health safety concerns amid COVID-19 pandemic prompt decision

Important Debates in Three Key Races to Air Live on WISN 12
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Important Debates in Three Key Races to Air Live on WISN 12

Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Wisconsin Supreme Court

WISN 12 Working to Renew Carriage on DIRECTV
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WISN 12 Working to Renew Carriage on DIRECTV

 

WISN 12 Receives 2019 EMMY Award for Compelling Programming
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WISN 12 Receives 2019 EMMY Award for Compelling Programming

Station recognized for ‘Project Community Split State’ Television Special

WISN 12 Will Be Moving Frequencies Under New FCC Transition Plan
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WISN 12 Will Be Moving Frequencies Under New FCC Transition Plan

Antenna Viewers Need to “Plan to Rescan” on October 18th

WISN 12 Leads the Way in Early Evening News
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WISN 12 Leads the Way in Early Evening News

“WISN 12 News This Morning” Grows Audience

Lindsey Slater Joins the Weekday Morning Team
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Lindsey Slater Joins the Weekday Morning Team

Sally Severson moves exclusively to 11 a.m. newscast

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate To Air Live On WISN 12
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate To Air Live On WISN 12

WISN 12 Commitment 2019 Coverage Presents Statewide Debate In Partnership With Marquette University Law School

WISN 12 News at 9 Debuts on “Justice Milwaukee”
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WISN 12 News at 9 Debuts on “Justice Milwaukee”

Derrick Rose to anchor newscast on WISN 12's Multicast Channel

WISN 12 Draws the Top Two Weekday News Audiences in Southeastern Wisconsin
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WISN 12 Draws the Top Two Weekday News Audiences in Southeastern Wisconsin

Strong Year-to-year Audience Growth for “WISN 12 News”

Eden Checkol to Anchor ‘WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m.’
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Eden Checkol to Anchor ‘WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m.’

Joining Meteorologist Sally Severson for station's mid-day newscast

WISN 12’S Adrienne Pedersen to Host “UPFRONT” Program
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WISN 12’S Adrienne Pedersen to Host “UPFRONT” Program

Pedersen will anchor weekly current events and news program

WISN 12 Hosts 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards
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WISN 12 Hosts 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards

2019 Gala event recognizes local entrepreneurs

WISN 12’S Mike Gousha to Wrap up Role with “UPFRONT”
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WISN 12’S Mike Gousha to Wrap up Role with “UPFRONT”

Longtime host to focus on fulltime duties at Marquette University Law School

Patrick Paolantonio Joins Joyce Garbaciak For “WISN 12 News at 6”
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Patrick Paolantonio Joins Joyce Garbaciak For “WISN 12 News at 6”

12 News fills Kathy Mykleby's seat internally with veteran anchor

WISN 12 Draws the Top Two Weekday News Audiences in Southeastern Wisconsin
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WISN 12 Draws the Top Two Weekday News Audiences in Southeastern Wisconsin

New Anchor Team on “12 News This Morning” Grows Audience Year-to-year

Milwaukee Television News Icon Kathy Mykleby to Retire in November
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Milwaukee Television News Icon Kathy Mykleby to Retire in November

WISN 12 honors Mykleby's more than forty years of award-winning storytelling and journalistic excellence.

Wisconsin Attorney General Debate to Air Live on WISN 12
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Wisconsin Attorney General Debate to Air Live on WISN 12

WISN 12 and Marquette University Law School to Partner for Commitment 2018 Coverage

WISN 12 Partners with American Red Cross to Raise $90,757 for Hurricane Victims
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WISN 12 Partners with American Red Cross to Raise $90,757 for Hurricane Victims

Southeastern Wisconsin rallies in support of Florence Relief

WISN 12 Presents Live U.S. Senate Debate
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WISN 12 Presents Live U.S. Senate Debate

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and challenger Leah Vukmir to meet ahead of November election.

WISN 12’S Adrienne Pedersen Joins Sheldon Dutes as Co-Anchor on “WISN 12 News This Morning”
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WISN 12’S Adrienne Pedersen Joins Sheldon Dutes as Co-Anchor on “WISN 12 News This Morning”

Pedersen moves to weekday mornings from weekend evenings, where she has anchored since her arrival to WISN 12 in August of 2016.

WISN 12 News Adds Seasoned Investigative Reporter
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WISN 12 News Adds Seasoned Investigative Reporter

Derrick Rose to Lead “12 News Investigates”

WISN 12 Debuts New Multicast Channel “Justice Milwaukee”
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WISN 12 Debuts New Multicast Channel “Justice Milwaukee”

Network to cover compelling crime and investigation programming

“WISN 12 News at 11 am” Premieres September 10
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“WISN 12 News at 11 am” Premieres September 10

Award-winning WISN 12 News anchor Melinda Davenport will anchor the new newscast with long-time Weather Watch 12 meteorologist Sally Severson.

WISN 12 Names Jason Ferguson as General Sales Manager
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WISN 12 Names Jason Ferguson as General Sales Manager

Ferguson, a former local sales manager of WISN 12, returns to Milwaukee after serving as general sales manager at KCWE in Kansas City since 2013.

WISN-12 Receives 27 Awards Including ‘Station of the Year’ and ‘Social and Digital Media Operation of the YEar’
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WISN-12 Receives 27 Awards Including ‘Station of the Year’ and ‘Social and Digital Media Operation of the YEar’

“We are honored beyond belief to have won ‘Station of the Year’ for four years running”, says Jan Wade, president and GM of WISN 12.

Leaders in Journalistic Excellence Recognize WISN 12 News with Top Honors During Recent Regional Competitions
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Leaders in Journalistic Excellence Recognize WISN 12 News with Top Honors During Recent Regional Competitions

The awards acknowledge the station’s distinguished coverage of significant news events in the state.