07/30/25: KFGO News reporter Ryan Janke and his wife, Tabitha, have purchased the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star from Tony Bender’s family, who took over after his death last fall. Ryan, as well as India Bender, join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about Tony Bender's legacy and why Ryan decided to take over the local newspapers. 

Ryan Janke plans to continue in his news reporting and anchoring responsibilities at KFGO. He’s a native of Wishek and joined KFGO News on a full-time basis three years ago.

Read more about the purchase at KFGO.com.

(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

07/30/25: KFGO News reporter Ryan Janke and his wife, Tabitha, have purchased the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star from Tony Bender&rsquo;s family, who took over after his death last fall. Ryan, as well as India Bender, join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about Tony Bender's legacy and why Ryan decided to take over the local newspapers.&nbsp;
Ryan Janke plans to continue in his news reporting and anchoring responsibilities at KFGO. He&rsquo;s a native of Wishek and joined KFGO News on a full-time basis three years ago.
Read more about the purchase <a href="https://kfgo.com/2025/07/30/wishek-native-kfgo-news-reporter-and-family-purchase-two-north-dakota-newspapers/">at KFGO.com</a>.
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day. From politics to public service announcements and sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program on KFGO in Fargo, North Dakota where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day in the upper Midwest region. From politics to public service announcements to sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.