The Big Radio newsroom is growing by one.

After 14 years with the Janesville Gazette, Neil Johnson will be joining Big Radio and says local news media has a huge opportunity to turn the dial back to normalcy and measured thought by telling people the truth on local issues.

Johnson says the independent element of local news is crucial in being the voice of the people who live in the community.

In a release, Big Radio CEO Ben Thompson says local news, information, and entertainment is what people look for from their local stations and Johnson will add to that aspect in a positive way.

Johnson’s first official day is Monday.