Life 102.5 listeners donate nearly 1,400 items to children’s hospital
Thanks to the generosity of the community, nearly 1,400 toys, games, and creative activities were donated through Life 102.5’s (WNWC) annual Heart for Kids collection drive, bringing comfort and joy to young patients at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison….
2026 WBA Awards Gala presenters announced
The radio and television personalities who will present the awards at the WBA Gala on May 2 have been announced. The award presenters represent the stations that won Station of the Year awards last year. Stations representing radio will present…
Appleton station expands local sports lineup
The Score (WSCO 1570 AM / 95.3 FM / 99.1 FM) in Appleton is expanding local sports programming on the station. Today, the station said it, “premiered a revamped midday lineup featuring veteran voices and fresh perspectives to provide unparalleled…
College debt relief grants available for broadcasters
Applications are now being accepted for three education debt relief grants for Wisconsin broadcasters. Results Broadcasting established the Results Broadcasting Education Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or…
WBA hands out Student Awards for Excellence
The 2024 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner.
Green Bay TV programmer retiring after 21 years
WFRV-TV’s Jaci Haakonson is retiring on March 3 after more than 21 years at the station. Haakonson has been a part of the station’s programming and research departments and played key roles in the launch of Local 5 Live, the…
WSUM named ‘Best College Station in the Nation’
WSUM, UW-Madison’s student radio station, has been named Best College Station in the Nation by Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS). WSUM students were presented with the award at the IBS conference in New York City on Feb. 21. The following day,…
‘Day of Giving’ event gathers blood, cash donations
WISN-TV in Milwaukee hosted a blood drive and phone bank on Feb. 11 to support the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and its local site Versiti on King, a new blood donation and community resource center. The charitable effort was…
Milwaukee station promotes PB&J Challenge
Milwaukee TV station CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) is partnering with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to collect jars of peanut butter and jelly for families in need. The PB&J Challenge is in its 23rd year and aims this year to raise 1…
