WUWM celebrates 60 years in radio

WUWM celebrates 60 years in radio

WUWM turned 60 on September 28, 2024. WUWM is celebrating with six months of events, programming, fundraising and other initiatives. Many Voices, One Frequency: 60 Years of Public Service is showcasing the work of WUWM past, present and future, and invites audiences to see themselves reflected in the station’s coverage.

Former "Morning Edition" host, Bob Bach returns to WUWM to celebrate our 60th birthday.

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Former 'Morning Edition' host, Bob Bach, celebrates WUWM's 60th birthday

Rachel Owens

As part of WUWM's 60th birthday celebration, we are welcoming back familiar voices from throughout the station’s history. Among the most well-known and beloved is news and radio veteran Bob Bach, who worked at WUWM from 1991 to 2014.

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'Rock 'n' Roll Poet' honors WUWM's famous alum, Bob Reitman

Lauri Jones

WUWM is celebrating 60 years on the air, and we're recognizing it in a variety of ways. One of those is the upcoming hour long special "Rock 'n' Roll Poet: A Reitman Retrospective." It honors legendary Milwaukee radio personality and our now retired co-worker, Bob Reitman.

Powered by the people: WUWM invites you to join Club 89 7

Melanie Johnson

For WUWM's 60th birthday, the station aims to raise an additional $897,000. These funds will be used to ensure the longevity of quality journalism in our community.
Erin Bagatta

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WUWM 89.7 - Milwaukee’s NPR celebrates 60 years in radio

Anna Stratton

WUWM plans to celebrate with six months of events, programming, fundraising and other initiatives beginning in September. "Many Voices, One Frequency: 60 Years of Public Service " will showcase the work of WUWM past, present and future, and invite audiences to see themselves reflected in the station’s coverage.