![]() Tens of thousands of Milwaukee area youngsters have been given the opportunity to see how fascinating and exciting science can be." I'm very proud that over 35 years ago we started bringing the 'Traveling Weather Show' into area schools. He said, "Being a broadcast meteorologist has given me the opportunity to have a positive influence in enhancing weather education in the community. We've been through a lot of active weather together and I have always strived to keep our audience's safety in mind while covering such extreme weather as tornados or major winter snowstorms.Įducation has always been important to Joseph. I have benefited from a very loyal following and I want to sincerely thank the folks of Southeastern Wisconsin for watching and listening to my forecasts over these many years. ![]() "This area has fascinating and challenging weather to forecast and has been a wonderful city in which to raise a family. "The fact that I've stayed in one place for my entire career is very unusual in broadcasting," said Joseph. He's a consummate professional who is dedicated to communicating accurate reliable forecasts for our audience," said Bill Berra, Journal Broadcast Group VP of news and news director at WTMJ-TV. Paul Joseph bonded with viewers and listeners across Southeastern Wisconsin. "Longevity is not something to be taken for granted in the television business. More than three decades later, Joseph has led his team through many evolutions of technology and forecasting techniques meant to inform and protect viewers in Southeastern Wisconsin. He assumed the role of Chief Meteorologist in 1972 when station weatherman, Bill Carlson retired. Combining strong communication skills with his knowledge of science and meteorology Joseph ushered in a new era in Milwaukee television, a forecast with depth and understanding as well as personal connection. He pioneered the role of meteorologists on television and radio and to this day is a leader in the broadcast business."įresh out of graduate school, Paul Joseph began his career with TMJ4 in June 1970. ![]() Mark Strachota, vice president and general manager of WTMJ-TV said, "Paul is one of the true broadcast icons in Milwaukee. "With our four children married, three grandchildren and we hope more on the way, retirement from broadcasting offers us a great opportunity to have a lot more time to enjoy all of our blessings." "My wife, Judy, and I felt that this was a perfect time to move ahead to a new phase in our lives," said Joseph. Paul Joseph, chief meteorologist of WTMJ-TV and Newsradio620 WTMJ today announced his retirement after a 36 year broadcast career in Milwaukee. Here is the official press release from Capitol Drive on Joseph's departure: Joseph's announcement, which came during the afternoon broadcast, continued a string of departures that included Kevin Hunt, Tami Kou, Vivian King, Claudia Coffey, Kimberly Kane, Scott Friedman, Erick Weber, Jim Ott, Andy Treinen and - most notably - veteran anchor Mike Gousha, who ends his run next month. The turnover at WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) continued on Tuesday when veteran meteorologist Paul Joseph announced his retirement after 36 years. The folks over there might want to consider doing the same thing with their TV station, too. ![]() Every time the Packers play a game on TV, the daily newspaper publishes a roster of names, numbers and positions.
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