WQOW-News 18
Breane Lyga is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and broadcasting. As a News Reporter at WQOW-News 18 since June 2015, Breane crafts engaging stories for the Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley audience while producing online content aimed at younger viewers. Breane also serves as Senior Producer at WUEC-FM, overseeing a three-hour broadcast, and has held the position of News Director at TV-10 since September 2015, leading a team of reporters. Additionally, Breane contributes as a Reporter for The Leader-Telegram, producing and editing news stories for the local daily newspaper. Breane's involvement in the Communication and Journalism Broadcast Lab as a Computer Lab Assistant further showcases dedication to mentorship in journalism. Educational credentials include a BA in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an Associate's degree in Journalism from Gulf Coast State College.
WQOW-News 18
WQOW-TV is an ABC-affiliated television station in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The station broadcasts its channel 18 DTV signal on UHF RF channel 15. The station is owned and operated by Quincy Newspapers Inc., which also owns WXOW-TV in La Crosse. WQOW-TV airs ABC programming in HD on its primary DTV channel, the CW network on its -2 DTV sub-channel, and ThisTV movie network on its -3 DTV sub-channel. WQOW-TV signed on September 1, 1980. WQOW began broadcasting Digital Television in the fall of 2002 and ceased broadcasting analog television in February 2009. WQOW started airing local newscasts in 1982, which became known as "Newsource 18." Newscasts ceased airing in March 1990, a decision made by previous owners. Local newscasts resumed on WQOW in October 1996 and the station became known as "News 18." Since the new Highway 53 Bypass was set to be constructed on the site of WQOW's former building, the station moved in January 2001 to its current location on Highway 93 immediately south of Interstate 94 in Eau Claire.