Young broadcaster described as ‘rising star’
A news contributor for Civic Media, Austin Brumet, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of February. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award….
Four to be awarded scholarships at 2025 WBA Student Forum
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Oliver Gerharz Oliver…
WBA Hall of Famer Bob Uecker remembered as ‘Mr. Baseball’
“Mr. Baseball,” the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, and WBA Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has died. He was 90. The Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday announced his passing. Uecker’s broadcast career extended beyond Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers and radio to…
101.7 The Truth announces lineup, leadership changes
Good Karma Brands and 101.7 The Truth are announcing changes to their programming lineup and leadership team, set to take effect Jan. 20. Among the changes is the introduction of Truth to Power with Kyle Wallace from 12 p.m. to…
More stations participate in WBA Awards for Excellence
A growing number of Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2024 awards was Friday night. A total of 125 stations submitted entries, up from 120…
Dr. King and The Beloved Community
We live during a time of great division in our society. Whether division over race, politics, and/or class, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would ask us to take up the radical act of finding redemption and reconciliation by…
YP of the Month makes compelling first impressions
A news reporter for Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc, Eric Bauer, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of January. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the…
Major AI events in 2024 affect Midwest broadcasters
The past year has been marked by rapid advancements in AI, presenting both opportunities and challenges for broadcasters around the country. As AI technologies evolve, they are reshaping content creation, audience engagement, and operational efficiency. Here’s a look at the…
WSAW-TV’s Share Your Holidays raises more than $159K
WSAW-TV annual Share Your Holidays campaign raised $159,009 and thousands of pounds of non-perishable food during its 22nd year. The money will be split between the Wausau Salvation Army and The Neighbors’ Place. Food that was donated will go to…
