Radio personality rescued by 13-year-old
A middle school student in Merrill received a special commendation for his efforts to save a local radio personality who was trapped in the snow. Merrill police said on Feb. 21 they were called to the WJMT studios when 13-year-old…
WBA Foundation Educational Support Grant Program taking applications now
In 2010, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Board of Directors created the Educational Support Grant Program. This program awards up to $10,000 annually to assist non-profit college and technical school broadcast education programs to acquire equipment, hardware, software, and/or other…
Sen. Johnson, Rep. Stiel join cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Bryan Stiel are joining four other Congressmen from Wisconsin supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge”…
Students ‘learn a lot’ at WBA Student Seminar
“Great to meet with possible contacts.” “Thought it was great overall” “I learned a lot.” ”Great experience that stretched me out of my comfort zone.” “This is my third year attending, and it’s always fantastic.” ”Thankful I have this outstanding…
List of WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners
2019 Student Awards for Excellence Winners High School High School – Sports Programming (TV) 1st Place Union Grove High School – UGHS Broncos Media Sports Play-By-Play 2nd Place Lakeland Union High School – LUHS Sports Features 3rd Place Only two…
Wisconsin broadcasters take their message to Capitol Hill
More than 35 people representing Wisconsin broadcasters were in Washington DC this week to meet with the state’s two Senators and eight House Representatives to talk about their service to their local communities and several issues facing the industry. WBA…
Mike, Patty O’Brien join Legacy Club
The VP/General Manager of WCLO/WJVL in Janesville, Mike O’Brien, and his wife Patty, have joined the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. The Legacy Club was formed in 1998 to provide a formal procedure and recognition for those who make…
46 year veteran of WKBT-TV dies
Larry Johnson, a longtime colleague of employees at WKBT-TV in La Crosse, has died. Johnson worked at WKBT for 46 years. He retired in 2014. Many will remember him as WKBT’s weatherman in the days long before computers came to…
Marquette student to be recognized for leadership
The general manager of the student-run television station on the Marquette University campus will be honored with the WBA Student Leadership Award. Tara Schumal stood out right away as a leader, according to MU Director of Student Media, Mark Zoromski,…
