Pegge Wright News Today

Wisconsin radio pioneer Duke Wright passed away December 21. He built one of the largest family-run radio groups in the country.

One of the last of the privately owned broadcast companies lost its legendary leader earlier this week when MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS President/CEO DUEY EDWARD "DUKE" WRIGHT JR. passed away at the age of 83 on DECEMBER 21st, leaving the stations in the hands of his three children and wife after a historic 68-year run in the industry. DUKE’s love of broadcasting began at age 15, when he hosted a live music program on WSAU-TV in his hometown of WAUSAU, WI. Later, a talented ...