Stacy Engebretson is leaving NBC26 (WGBA-TV) after 20 years at the station. Engebretson is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist who most recently anchored NBC 26 Live at 5:00 and previously anchored NBC 26 at 6:00 and 10:00. She also served as NBC 26’s Assistant News Director. Engebretson previously worked as an anchor/reporter for WAOW-TV in… Read More: Engebretson leaves WGBA-TV after 20 years »

An evening anchor at a TV station in Lincoln, Nebraska will join the WSAW-TV newsroom in Wausau as news director. Bridget Fargen spent nine years at 10/11 News in Lincoln and began her career in Rhinelander. “Bridget’s impact on 10/11’s newscasts goes far beyond her contributions on the anchor desk,” said Mikel Lauber, 10/11 Director… Read More: Fargen named news director at WSAW-TV »

A UW-Madison faculty associate in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication with 20 years of experience sending countless students into successful careers has earned the honor of having the prefix “distinguished” added to her title. Pat Hastings is now “Distinguished Faculty Associate.” The designation is reserved for staff whose performance “[requires] extensive experience and… Read More: UW’s Hastings earns ‘distinguished’ title prefix »