Contact Info

mboehm@wkbt.com

Martha is originally from Brown Deer, Wisconsin. She earned her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in 2007, and then got her M.A. in Media Studies from UWM in 2009.

Martha began her broadcast journalism career in La Crosse as a bureau reporter/videographer in the fall of 2009. In October 2011, Martha became the 5 p.m. news producer for a TV station in Madison. She joined News 8 as the Internet Content Coordinator in October 2012 and is happy to be back in the Coulee Region.

Favorite movie?

"Ferris Bueller’s Day Off"

Do you have a personal motto or quote that inspires you?
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." –Ferris Bueller

What sports team are you a big fan of?

The Green Bay Packers. I’m a stockholder!

Favorite food?

My homemade egg rolls, my husband’s baked spaghetti and my mom’s stuffed shells.

What do you like about your job?

I love being able to tell stories. Whether they’re told on-air or online, a well-told story is a beautiful thing!

Favorite way to spend a day off?

On my days off, I like to play sports, watch movies and travel to new places.

Do you have a hobby or collect anything special to you?

I collect magnets to cities I’ve been fortunate enough to explore. Some of my traveling abroad highlights include a trip to London, Paris and Rome. I’ve also had the opportunity to travel to Australia and New Zealand.

Family?

Brandon and I have been married since May 2012.