OSWEGO -- WRVO is one of five public broadcasters chosen to take part in a "major journalism initiative" which will establish a new "Local Journalism Center" tasked with documenting technology's role in "rebuilding Upstate New York's economy." The initiative will fund the hiring of new reporters, a manager to coordinate the efforts, and an interactive […]
OSWEGO -- You've already read here how WRVO General Manager John Krauss has announced plans to retire at the end of this month, wrapping up more than four decades of work at the NPR affiliate on the SUNY Oswego campus. Today, Krauss is profiled in the Syracuse Post-Standard.
SYRACUSE -- Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man "Big Mike" Fiss and NPR's Scott Simon recently shared some of their experiences in broadcasting and journalism with students at F-M's Eagle Hill Middle School. Specifically, Simon spoke about the way technology -- specifically social media -- has impacted journalism.
OSWEGO -- He was the very first voice heard on the air when WRVO signed on more than four decades ago. Along the way, he served in just about every capacity possible at the station -- and this morning, General Manager John Krauss announced he plans to retire at the end of the month. Updated […]
OSWEGO -- Dave Bullard is back on the airwaves as the new Senior News Reporter/Producer at the WRVO Stations. He posted the news on his Facebook page last week, he started at the NPR affiliate on Monday and his first story aired today.
OSWEGO -- National Public Radio affiliate WRVO announced plans to launch a new locally-produced show co-hosted by Morning Edition host Jason Smith and reporter Jasmyn Belcher. Weekly Edition is set to debut on March 19.
OSWEGO -- The latest major fundraising effort from NPR affiliate WRVO generated close to $182,000 in pledges, and "donations are still coming in" following the mid-October event. Also inside: a new frequency for WRVO's Norwich translator.
OSWEGO -- Nearly 3 months after longtime News Director Chris Ulanowski exited WRVO, the NPR affiliate now has a job opening for a position that appears to be his replacement, but -- at least in title -- it isn't quite the same job. Rather than seeking a News Director, the station has announced the search […]
OSWEGO -- It may be considered an "off year" compared to last year's presidential election or next year's mid-term elections, but Election Night is still one of the biggest nights of the year for newsrooms across the country. And while things may have been ho-hum in many parts of the country, there was plenty of […]
SYRACUSE -- You can expect to hear some new imaging on two Foxfur Communications stations. MOViN 100.3/96.5 (WMVU/WMVN) and New Country WOLF 105.1 have both signed on with Arkansas-based JJ Ryan Audio Productions. Ryan, also an air talent in that state, has ties to Central New York.