Wisconsin sports broadcasting legend retires
A Wisconsin sports broadcasting legend and WBA Hall of Famer has retired. Mike Sullivan retired Jan. 31 after 45 years in radio in the Eau Claire area and western Wisconsin. He called more than 4,000 ballgames covering three generations in local…
Radio group raises $83K for Special Olympics
A radio group in central Wisconsin raised more than $83,000 for Special Olympics by hosting a Polar Plunge event in Wisconsin Rapids. NRG Media stations in Wausau/Stevens Point hosted the event on Feb. 2.
Midwest buys 6 stations in Illinois
Midwest Communications is buying six radio stations in Peoria, Illinois. Midwest is buying the following stations from Alpha: WIRL-AM, WMBD-AM, WPBG-FM, WSWT-FM, WNGY-FM, and WXCL-FM. Alpha has owned the stations since 2012. Details of the transaction have not been released….
Statewide tests of Tornado Warning EAS code scheduled for April 11
In cooperation with Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service will conduct two tests of the real Tornado Warning EAS Code, one in the afternoon and a second one in the evening, on April 11, 2019 as part of Tornado…
WBA Gala registration open
Registration is now open and hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 4 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of…
Cold weather fails to bring chill to WBA Winter Conference
Extremely cold weather managed to shut down much of Wisconsin this week, but it failed to shut down the WBA Winter Conference. The conference was held on Wednesday at the Madison Concourse Hotel as wind chills outside reached -50 degrees….
Gov. Thompson accepts award, praises broadcasters
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson received the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s first Distinguished Service Award. The award was given out Wednesday at the WBA Business Luncheon during the Winter Conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel. The award was established to recognize…
WBA Winter Conference is on
The WBA Winter Conference scheduled for Wednesday will go on as planned. The WBA is aware of the inclement weather forecast and is diligently working with our contracted hotel, speakers, and legislators to ensure the best possible outcome for attendees….
Grassman honored for supporting veterans
Results Broadcasting owner Bruce Grassman is being honored for his support of veterans and veterans’ families. Grassman received a Legislative Citation on Monday from State Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel) recognizing his support of veterans. Grassman said he was humbled by…
