• WBA Hall of Fame inducts four Wisconsin broadcasters

    Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Dave Magnum built Magnum Media with his family, including dozens of broadcast stations across Wisconsin. Kelly Radandt‘s broadcasting…

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    WPR to premiere ‘The Lee Rayburn Show’ on July 6 

    Wisconsin Public Radio will launch “The Lee Rayburn Show” on July 6, beginning a new chapter for WPR’s longtime midday call-in program following host Larry Meiller’s retirement June 30. Rayburn will host Mondays through Thursdays, while Jill Nadeau will lead “Garden Talk” on Fridays.  “The program features expert guests, practical advice and conversations on topics…

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    Milwaukee engineer awarded fellowship grant

    Milwaukee Media Group/Saga Communications Chief Engineer John Tyler is receiving a WBA Foundation Engineering Fellowship Grant for continuing education. Tyler is enrolled in the UW-Milwaukee Flex program for an Information Science and Technology bachelor’s degree. The grant award is $1,000. Tyler has been a broadcast engineer for 30 years. He’s worked in TV and both…

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    Laszewski donates 50/50 raffle winnings

    Jessica Laszewski, the General Manager of WSAW-TV in Wausau, won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in Lake Geneva, and donated her winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,150 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you Jessica!

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    36-year TV sales veteran retires

    WFRV-TV account executive Vicki Boulanger is retiring after 36 years at the station. Boulanger is described by station management as the station’s “all-time top performer.” “Vicki had the respect of everyone at the station, helped mentor young sellers, and was a friend to all,” said VP and General Manager Judson Beck.

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    Beck to retire from WFRV-TV

    WFRV-TV Vice President and General Manager Judson Beck is retiring after 44 years in broadcasting. Beck joined the Green Bay station in 2022 after serving seven years as Vice President and General Manager of fellow Nexstar stations WLAX-TV/WEUX-DT in La Crosse and Eau Claire. He started his career in broadcasting at a small college radio…

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    Bosold to be inducted into Wisconsin FAA Hall of Fame

    WAXX 104.5’s 49-year veteran Farm Director, WBA Hall of Famer, and longtime advocate of FFA, Bob Bosold, will be inducted into the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on June 17. The Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor individuals who have made lifelong contributions…