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Four Leaf Communications Establishes Advisory Board
In June 2025, Four Leaf Communications established an Advisory Board to help guide the company’s growth and long-term strategy. The board includes three respected media veterans: Jim Arneson, Brad Heinkel, and Mike Smith, who bring decades of experience in broadcasting, sales, and executive leadership. Their insight will help strengthen Four Leaf’s mission to support small […]

Thank You, Juli Buehler: A Mentor and Friend
After decades of dedicated service to Northeast Wisconsin’s viewers, FOX 11 News Director Juli Buehler is retiring. Juli’s leadership, commitment to excellence, and unwavering journalistic integrity have left a lasting mark on local news and on those of us lucky enough to work alongside her.

Four Leaf Communications is Open for Business!
After 25 years in local television news, John Laughrin is launching Four Leaf Communications, a new
public relations and communications business designed to help small and medium-sized businesses
across Northeast Wisconsin build their brands and shape their success.

John Laughrin reflects on 25 years in local news, launching Four Leaf Communications
After 25 years in local television news, John Laughrin made the leap into something entirely new, and deeply personal. He recently had the honor of being featured in a story by WFRV Local 5’s Timothy Littau, who captured not only John’s career journey, but also the heart behind launching Four Leaf Communications. 🎥 The video […]

Behind the Scenes: Our Unforgettable NFL Draft Coverage at WFRV
Titletown’s Turn: Our Story – behind-the-scenes coverage of this once-in-a-lifetime event

John Laughrin Reflects on His Career and WFRV’s 70th Anniversary in The Business News
WFRV celebrating 70 years of committed, local broadcast journalism – The Business News

Four Leaf Communications Owner John Laughrin tells Livability what makes higher education so great here in Wisconsin.
Score Excellent Colleges and Universities in Northeast Wisconsin – Livability.com

Four Leaf Owner wins Edward R. Murrow Award for “Project: Drive Sober”.
NBC26 wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast

Laughrin received a United States Coast Guard award for his role in promoting boating safety.
Local 5 receives award from United States Coast Guard for efforts in promoting boating safety | WFRV

Four Leaf Owner John Laughrin leads the way in New York State Associated Press Association awards.
Laughrin’s station, WBNG-TV, was named “Outstanding News Operation.” NYSAPA broadcast, newspaper award winners announced

Laughrin and NBC 26 were honored with another regional Edward R. Murrow Award.
NBC 26 wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast

John Laughrin and WBNG receive honors from The Syracuse Press Club.
The Syracuse Press Club 41st Annual SPC Professional Recognition Award Finalists