WTMJ is proud to be the recipient of a 2019 National Edward R. Murrow award, presented by the RTDNA.
The station’s coverage of the fire at the historic Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Milwaukee received best ‘Breaking News Coverage for Large Market Radio.’
In 2018, the church caught fire during the afternoon rush hour. The WTMJ news team was quick to cover the event, led by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News hosts John Mercure and Melissa Barclay.
WTMJ’s Debbie Lazaga, Greg Matzek, Jay Sorgi, Nick Van Wagenen, Eric Brooks, and Belinda Babinec were also involved in the station’s coverage.
This is WTMJ’s sixth National Murrow Award since 2000.
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