Latest Association News
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WISN-TV gathers $97K in donations to help kids with cancer
Through the ongoing ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving’ campaign, $97,633 was raised so children with cancer can enjoy a complete bedroom makeover. On June 3, WISN 12 hosted a phone bank and collected online donations for Special Spaces Wisconsin, an organization devoted to creating dream bedrooms for kids who have been affected by cancer. Generous…
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YP of the Month ‘exemplifies the spirit of a young professional’
The Sales Team Administrative Assistant at Milwaukee Media Group, Jenna Schueller, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of May. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant…
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WOMT 100 vintage radio collection on display
As part of its year-long 100th anniversary celebration, WOMT Radio in Manitowoc is collaborating with local collector Steve Kanter to create a curated display of vintage radios. The traveling collection has now arrived at its third host venue: The Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests at April’s Hungry for History event experienced an exclusive first look…
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WSAW-TV delivers nearly 60,000 diapers for local families
WSAW-TV in Wausau conducted its 3rd Annual Diaper Drive collecting 59,923 diapers and $5,1105 in donations to support local families through The Babies’ Place in Marathon County and the United Way of Portage County. The two-week campaign was held May 13-27. Viewers could make an online monetary donation or take diaper donations to one of…
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Seehafer teams up to help veterans
Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc joined numerous other local organizations with a golf event to support veterans. American Legion Post 477 – St. Nazianz held its annual Tee It Up Fore Troops Golf Outing May 14 at Autumn Ridge Golf Course, raising thousands of dollars to support Old Glory Honor Flight. Golfers, veterans, and volunteers raised…
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Recently retired leader of PBS Wisconsin dies
The recently retired Emeritus Director of Television for PBS Wisconsin, Jon Miskowski, died Saturday following a long battle with cancer. Miskowski started as a volunteer for public television more than 40 years ago. A statement from PBS Wisconsin said, “Jon’s career was marked by his dedication and passion for public media to improve the lives…
